This is a study analyzing the epigenetics of perioperative delirium in patients scheduled for surgery at UIHC. At the same time, we are also working on the development of a real-time EEG monitoring device for perioperative delirium. The individual hired for this position will be responsible for recruiting study participants, administering brief delirium assessments pre- and postoperatively, collecting EEG data using a portable EEG device, and transporting and storing blood samples. In addition, they will assist with organizing and managing various types of data.

We are looking for motivated students with a strong interest in research as a career, and eager to gain skills in molecular biology, fungal genetics and bioinformatic data analysis. Research projects in the lab span a wide range of topics but are mostly focused on understanding the evolution of stress response regulation in a group of yeast species. This group includes several opportunistic pathogens that based on our preliminary data have rewired their stress response networks.

Our research seeks to understand how lipotoxic lipid metabolites ceramides impair nutrient sensing and leads to the development of metabolic diseases. The students will have the opportunity to acquire multiple skills in bioinformatics, molecular, biochemical, and cellular assays as well as mouse handling (if comfortable) and be co-authors on scientific manuscripts.

Students are expected to code/run deep learning algorithms to solve specific problems in biomedical imaging.

Join my team on cutting-edge dementia research projects! We're seeking enthusiastic volunteer RAs to assist with recruitment, data collection and analysis, and manuscript preparation. This is a unique opportunity to gain co-authorship on high-impact publications and present at conferences.

Our lab focuses on human immune response to polyomaviruses JC and BK. The project seeks to prospectively follow kidney transplant patients' blood and urine samples to determine immune control of the virus. We are also creating individualized kidney organoids from urine stem cells.

Are you a student interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math? The Iowa Space Grant Consortium supports scholarships for over ten students. Interested? Click here to see which program fits your needs and eligibility requirements. Both applications are due on June 9th and require faculty letters.

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