The Chowdhury Lab is interested in understanding how ions and small molecules are transported across the oily cellular membranes. Such processes are not only critical for cellular survival, they underlie the electrical activity of neurons, cardiac myocytes etc. The lab specializes in membrane protein biochemistry and biophysics and uses multi-disciplinary approaches to determine atomic resolution snapshots of protein complexes, mediating these transport processes, at different stages of their function.

Research assistants will have the opportunity to assist with various lab procedures (e.g., collecting data during child lab visits, data management, and video coding of parent–child interactions). Students will also have the opportunity to gain experience in data collection and analysis in fNIRS and MRI experiments.

Students that have been participating in research this summer are excellent candidates for the Undergraduate Certificate in Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS). Participating in this program is especially beneficial for students who are considering attending a health professions school or graduate school.

Tips for visiting Summer Undergraduate Researchers staying in Petersen Hall.

OUR is excited to announce that Tawny Tibbits, the current as associate director in the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR), has accepted an offer to become its next director following a nation-wide search. Tibbits’ appointment as director will begin on July 29.

Our lab is interesting in learning how changes in DNA accessibility (epigenetics) contribute to gene expression changes that drive cancer progression and resistance to therapy. The trainee will work closely with a research scientist and the principal investigator to learn and apply new techniques. There are opportunities for both wet-lab and bioinformatic research.