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Anatomy & Cell Biology
UI faculty
research projects in Anatomy & Cell Biology currently available to SROP scholars.
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Reactive Oxygen Species in Antimicrobial Host Defense
| Principal Investigator |
Botond Banfi, Assistant Professor Department(s): Anatomy and Cell Biology College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Program(s): Biosciences Program, Inflammation Program |
| Research Description | To explore the role of reactive oxygen species-producing enzymes in antimicrobial host defense. |
| Undergraduate Role | Cell culture, transfection of DNA, superoxide measurement, bacteria killing assay |
| Minimum Qualifications | Biology/Science major |
| Contact Information |
319-335-4228 botond-banfi@uiowa.edu Botand Banfi |
Explorations of Neural Crest Patterning in Zebrafish
| Principal Investigator |
Robert Cornell, Assistant Professor Department(s): Anatomy and Cell Biology College of Medicine |
| Research Description | We have several projects in the lab related to this topic. The objectives all relate to understanding the genetic regulation of developmental events in neural crest, and making connections to human disease where possible. |
| Undergraduate Role | Histological preparations of zebrafish, injection of regulatory compounds into zebrafish embryos, microscopic analysis. |
| Minimum Qualifications | Biology major. Willingness to work hard and a drive to learn! |
| Contact Information |
319-335-8908 robert-cornell@uiowa.edu Professor Robert Cornell |
Understanding How Epidermal Stem Cells Interact With Their Environment
| Principal Investigator |
Jackie R. Bickenbach, Associate Professor Department(s): Anatomy and Cell Biology Interdisciplinary Program(s): Molecular Biology College of Medicine |
| Research Description |
To determine change in protein expression in cultured epidermal stem cells exposed to cytokines. To determine signaling pathways in the epidermal stem cells. |
| Undergraduate Role |
Isolate and grow cells from the skin in culture. Isolate RNA and protein from cultured cells. Perform RT-PCR and western blot analyses. |
| Minimum Qualifications | Biology/Science major |
| Contact Information |
(Telephone) 319-335-6719 (Email address) jackie-bickenbach@uiowa.edu University website for Professor Jackie Bickenbach |