Co-op, Neurology Research
Core
Performing histological and basic biochemistry experiments to support drug development for neurodegenerative disorders, specifically targeting β-amyloid in Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia.
Role type
Research co-op (wet lab)
Builds
Drug candidates for neurodegenerative disorders
Domain
Biotechnology / Neurology / Alzheimer's Disease
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Histology, immunohistological staining, microscopy, image analysis, tissue homogenization, fractionation, ELISA, protocol writing, data compilation
Preferred skills
Mouse biopsy handling, wet lab techniques (pipetting), biology/biochemistry/cell biology coursework
Technologies
ImageJ
Responsibilities
Section brain samples, perform immunohistological stainings, acquire microscope images, analyze staining parameters, perform tissue homogenizations and fractionations, conduct ELISA, document experiments and write protocols, compile and present data to the team
Seniority
Student co-op