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2025 Quick Pitch Challenge
Thursday, January 23, 2025
The OUR will be hosting several events to allow undergraduate students to practice presenting their research or creative scholarships in the style of a three minute thesis. Students from all majors and departments are welcome to present at this event, and more information will be coming out in the February Newsletter!
Effects of Carbon Fiber Bracing on Patient Outcomes
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Research assistants will have the opportunity to work with study participants who use carbon fiber custom dynamic orthoses (CDOs) for a number of conditions (e.g. traumatic lower limb injury, CMT). Lab procedures include biomechanical gait analysis sessions using motion capture cameras and force plates, physical performance measure testing, creation and application of study questionnaires, mechanical testing of CDOs, and data processing and analysis. A commitment of 10hrs per week (between 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday) is expected each semester, with a maximum of 20hrs available.
Sleep Disturbance in Psychiatric Disorders
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Students in this lab will have the opportunity to assist data collection in behavioral, sleep EEG or MRI experiments, organize and maintain databases, and aid in preprocessing of data. They may receive training on EEG and MRI data acquisition, sleep scoring, RedCap, and MRI safety. This is an attractive position for those who are interested in pursuing graduate careers in neuroscience, clinical or cognitive psychology in the future. There is opportunity to conduct honor theses if the student’s research interest aligns with the goals of our lab, and they demonstrate commitment and excellence.
Effects of Radiation Therapy on Normal Tissue Function
Monday, February 3, 2025
We study how radiation exposure given for cancer therapy impacts the surrounding normal tissues and causes adverse effects, like vision loss or cognitive decline after ocular or cerebral radiotherapy. Our focus is on using non-invasive imaging modalities to evaluate blood flow, tissue oxygenation, and vessel integrity after radiation therapy, to determine how these changes are associated with or cause progressive disease.
Understanding Novel Genes in Cardiac and Neurological Systems and Disease
Monday, February 3, 2025
The Boudreau Lab is working to discover new genes that regulate healthy heart functions. We are looking for energetic students who are interested in learning advanced techniques to help us with general lab duties.
Upcoming Deadlines and Events
Summer Fellowship Application Due - March 28th, 2025
Research in the Capitol - March 31st, 2025 Application Due March 3rd, 2025
Academic Year Fellowship Application Due - April 11th, 2025
SURF - April 30th, 2025
Application Due March 28th, 2025