MUSC Research Opportunity in the Department of Regenerative Medicine and Cell Biology

Apr20 by Reese Michaelson

Dr. Naohiro Yamaguchi’s lab in the Department of Regenerative Medicine and Cell Biology at MUSC is looking for a student intern to perform research for calcium signaling!

The Opportunity: This project focuses on the regulatory mechanisms of calcium release channels, called ryanodine receptors, and the functional consequence of their dysfunctional activities that leads to human muscle diseases. Students will be participating in cell biology, molecular biology, and biochemistry experiments including tissue cell cultures, mutant DNA construction and expression, and functional assay for the mutant Ca2+ channel activity.

Details: No previous lab experience is necessary as all training will be provided onsite. Selected students will work 10 hours per week during the semester and more (>15 hours) during the summer.

Great Fit For: Rising sophomores and juniors looking for a great opportunity to conduct independent research for their Bachelor’s Essay or Honors Immersed.

Publishing Potential: Recent students’ works have been published in the internationally recognized journal, DOI: 10.1016/j.jbc.2023.105606.

If You’re Interested: Interested students should contact Dr. Yamaguchi at yamaguch@musc.edu for more information.

Apply for the South Carolina Washington Semester Program!

Feb28 by Reese Michaelson

The Washington Semester Program (WSP) offers South Carolina college students the opportunity to spend a semester working and taking classes in Washington D.C., gaining valuable experience while earning academic credit toward their degrees.

The Opportunity: Students live in a historic Capital Hill neighborhood, explore the city through group excursions, all while taking 15 credit hours. 9 credit hours are applied towards a full-time internship in congressional, executive, judicial or private sector offices, which can be applied towards your Honors Immersed requirement.

Great Fit For: Any Honors student! Many CofC Honors students have participated and thrived in this program over the years, with backgrounds ranging from political science to economics to international studies to public health. Participants get firsthand experience with the political process, obtaining skills that will help prepare them for careers in virtually any sphere.

Scholarships Available: The program allocates support for students who demonstrate financial need and awards over $10,000 each year in scholarships.

To Apply: Click here for the application link and instructions. Applications are due by 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 10, so act fast!

There will be a 30 minute virtual info session to provide information about the program and how to apply via Zoom on Thursday, February 29th, at 2:00 p.m. Click this link to access the info session. If you can’t make the info session, you can find more information here.

Earn HONS Colloquia Credit by Studying Abroad in the UK this Summer

Nov8 by Reese Michaelson

You have the chance to study abroad in the UK while taking an Honors colloquium course this summer!

Details: HONS 250 (The Future of Humanity in a Technological Tomorrow) will be one of two courses taught in a study abroad program to the UK (London/Edinburgh) during the Summer I term (early June – early July). Scholarships are available through CIE and students may be eligible to apply for Summer Enrichment Program funding through the Honors College to support participation in this experience.

Benefits:

Take a 3 credit hour Honors colloquium course to satisfy your Honors requirement
Get exciting residential experience with three weeks in London and a week in Scotland
Have visits with experts and government officials in England and Scotland

Great Fit For: Political Science majors, students interested in international relations, and students interested in AI and genetic engineering, including how they relate to future developments in healthcare.

To Apply: Apply through CofC’s ViaTRM Portal.

For more information, see the provided flyer, go to this link, or email Dr. Brian Bossak.

Undergraduate Internship Opportunity at MUSC!

Nov7 by Reese Michaelson

The Yamaguchi lab at MUSC in the Regenerative Medicine and Cell Biology Department is looking for an undergraduate intern! Interns participate in cell culture, biochemical experiments, and have the opportunity to participate in many different experiments including working with radioactive ryanodine.

Details: The project is focused on studying calcium signaling within cardiac and skeletal muscles; specifically, the molecular basis of activation and inhibition of Ca2+ and Mg2+ by the Ryanodine receptor in cardiac (RyR2) and skeletal (RyR1) muscles. Interns participate in experiments as opposed to data analysis, and no previous lab experience is required. Dr. Yamaguchi is looking for students who are able to come work in the lab for ~10 hours a week with a very flexible schedule.

Benefits:

Lab experience including cell culture and biochemical experiments
Internship is applicable for Honors Immersed and/or your Bachelor’s Essay

Great Fit For: Biology, chemistry, and biochemistry students who are juniors and below.

To Apply: Email your resume to kralml@g.cofc.edu or yamaguch@musc.edu.

For more information, reach out to Mac Kral or Dr. Naohiro Yamaguchi at the emails above.

Paid Internship Opportunity with the OTT in the U.S. Department of Energy

Oct27 by Reese Michaelson

Are you interested in learning about the process by which new technologies reach full commercial scale and are available in the marketplace? The Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) is looking for students for a 10-12 week internship next summer.

Great Fit For: Students pursuing a degree in science, technology, mathematics, engineering, or business with an interest in entrepreneurship and technology commercialization.

Benefits:

An $850 per week stipend, plus potential an additional supplement for participants that relocate
Gain deep insight into the federal government’s role in the creation and implementation of policies that will affect energy technology development
Enhance your education and training by learning from Energy I-Corps instructors and attending workshops
Attendance to an in-person opening ceremony in Washington, D.C., and a closing ceremony at a national laboratory

To Apply: Go to this link for an in-depth position description and the application.

Click here for more information. or email OTT-internships@orise.orau.gov with any questions.

MUSC Research Opportunity in the Department of Regenerative Medicine and Cell Biology

Apr5 by bartlettjd

Dr. Naohiro Yamaguchi’s lab in the Department of Regenerative Medicine and Cell Biology is looking for a student intern to perform research on calcium signaling.

This project focuses on the regulatory mechanisms of calcium release channels, called ryanodine receptors, and the functional consequence of their dysfunctional activities that leads to human muscle diseases.

Rising Sophomores and Juniors who are interested in conducting their independent research for their Bachelor’s Essay or Honors Immersed and can stay during the summer are particularly preferred.

Interested students should contact Dr. Yamaguchi, current Honors College Junior Millar Elferdink, or Current Honors College Senior Mac Kral for more information.

Category Archives: Honors Immersed Potential

MUSC Research Opportunity in the Department of Regenerative Medicine and Cell Biology

Apply for the South Carolina Washington Semester Program!

Earn HONS Colloquia Credit by Studying Abroad in the UK this Summer

Undergraduate Internship Opportunity at MUSC!

Paid Internship Opportunity with the OTT in the U.S. Department of Energy

MUSC Research Opportunity in the Department of Regenerative Medicine and Cell Biology

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