The Hwang lab conducts research to understand the neural mechanisms of executive functions. Specifically, we are interested in discovering the neural architecture, processes, and dynamic systems that allow brain networks to select, inhibit, transfer, and integrate information. Together, these mechanisms support many important mental functions, such as attention, working memory, response selection and inhibition. We address our research questions with a comprehensive human neuroscience approach, combining multimodal research methodologies, including fMRI, EEG, TMS, eye tracking and behavioral testing.

We seek highly motivated students interested in developing interdisciplinary laboratory skills, including basic microbiology practices, air and aerosol sampling techniques, and analytical methods. The overall goal of our lab is to understand the interactions between different environmental factors and respiratory pathogens, and to develop engineering controls that mitigate disease transmission.

The Laboratory for Brain-Network Based Molecular Medicine is interested in understanding the brain-wide neural mechanisms that underly complex brain and behavioral states. More specifically, the lab utilizes different preclinical rodent models of disease in combination with bleeding-edge neural activity recording techniques to understand how brain disorders are governed by brain-wide networks. Moreover, the lab is interested in understanding the cellular and molecular makeup of these networks. By understanding brain networks of disease, as well as their molecular drivers, our overall goal is to identify potential targets for therapeutic interventions.

Through both SURE and InSPIRE, two paid undergraduate research opportunities are available at the Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota. This 10-week program will give undergraduates hands-on biomedical research experience as well as professional development skills.

Learn more about the Critical Language Scholarship, Boren Awards, and Stanley Awards for International Research through virtual info sessions and workshops this fall, hosted and funded by International Programs.

Want support in creating your poster for a conference or the Fall Undergraduate Research Festival? Join the Office of Undergraduate Research Ambassadors in a guided session about the creation of your poster, proper formatting, and offer tips and tricks to ensure it is readable. There will also be a brief workshop time to review your poster and address any questions you may have.

Interdisciplinary research group explores how the contexts we live and learn in affect social, emotional, and behavioral health outcomes across the life course. Particularly interested in the family system and the role of intergenerational relationships in promoting adaptive developmental outcomes and well-being.

Current Projects: Role of glial cells in feeding and glucose metabolism, role of hunger in reward seeking behavior, and effect of sleep deprivation on energy metabolism. Research: Perform research activities based upon protocols developed by other research staff or principal investigator of the research project. Read and review articles as directed. As individual skills develop, analyze literature to develop hypotheses for discussion with other researchers or principal investigator.