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One Health approach to evaluate infectious diseases
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The overall goal of our lab is to understand the interactions between different environmental factors and microbes using a One Health framework, or the shared health of humans, animal and the environment. The specific project the student will be involved with is investigating farmers' risk factor of tick-borne diseases.
Computing for Health and Well-Being Summer Program
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
The Computer Science Department at the University of Iowa is now accepting applications for NSF-funded REU: Computing for Health and Well-Being. A ten-week program will run from May 25 to July 31, 2026, in-person.
Certificate in Clinical and Translational Science
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
The Certificate in Clinical and Translational Science introduces a broad range of skills and experiences and add unique depth to your research portfolio, including clinical shadowing.
Unveiling GPCR signaling in cancer and obesity: function and therapeutic options
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
The research focuses on investigating the signaling mechanisms underlying the development of obesity and breast cancer. This project offers ample opportunities for undergraduate student involvement. Depending on their experience, students may assist with lab maintenance, support experimental procedures, and receive guidance in applying for the ICRU fellowship. With substantial contributions, students may also have the opportunity to co-author manuscripts.
Pitt Chemistry REU 2026
Friday, January 30, 2026
Research opportunities are available for 9 undergraduates graduating in 2027 or 2028. The program provides a $6,000 stipend for 10 weeks, meal support, free campus housing, and full relocation coverage. Program dates: May 18–July 24, 2026. Applications are now open; deadline is Feb 6, 2026.
Social-Emotional Development from Infancy to Adolescence
Thursday, January 29, 2026
We study children’s social-emotional development from infancy to adolescence. Students in this lab have the opportunity to work on a longitudinal study to help collect data during laboratory sessions, code behavioral data from videos, and perform preliminary data management.
Analysis of neuronal morphology and calcium imaging
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
The Glykys Lab focuses on understanding how the brain’s inhibitory system operates at the cellular level and the mechanisms underlying neuronal swelling in pathological conditions. We seek a highly motivated individual interested in neurosciences to analyze neuronal calcium and size changes during pathological insults, including neurotoxic injury, using ImageJ, MATLAB, and other software and algorithms. This is an analysis position where the fluorescent images will be provided. Training will be provided. The candidate will work closely with a graduate student under the supervision of Dr. Glykys. Depending on performance, further lab activity projects are available.
Upcoming Deadlines
| 02/13/26 | ICRU Summer Fellowships |
| 02/27/26 | QPC Registration |
| 03/27/26 | ICRU Acad Yr Fellowships |
| 04/03/26 | SURF Registration (opens 3/3/26) |
