Mentor Name:
Albert Park
Mentor Position:
Professor
Department:
Surgery
College:
Medicine
Email:
albert.park@hsc.utah.edu
Project Description:
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is an underappreciated but important cause of childhood hearing loss. We have a well characterized mouse model of this condition. We are very interested in determining the mechanism underlying CMV mediated hearing loss.
Opportunity Type:
This is a paid research position; This is a work-study research position; Prepare a UROP proposal; Write an Honors Thesis or Senior Thesis; Earn independent study credit
Student Role:
Will work independently or with our team on this mouse model. You will be responsible for conducting experiments.
Student Benefits:
You will learn to inoculate the mice, measure their hearing and perform immunohistochemistry studies. The goal will be presentations and future publications.
Project Duration:
Duration and time is flexible. If you are good, we will work with your schedule.
Minimum Requirements:
Willingness to work hard, learn and be able to work in a team setting.