Category Archives: Research

Postings looking for Honors College researchers

On the Front Lines of Drug Discovery: A Laboratory Internship in Drug Resistance and Drug Development

by Reese Michaelson

The Ozgur Sahin Lab at MUSC is looking for students to join the fight against breast cancer by contributing to cancer biology research at the intersection of drug resistance, metastasis, and drug discovery.

The Opportunity: Students will gain hands-on experience working in a laboratory environment in cell culture and molecular biology techniques, while working with cutting-edge patient-derived xenografts (PDXs) and transgenic mice models.

Benefits:

  • Gain hands-on experience in cell culture and molecular biology techniques
  • Develop valuable skills and experience that will make you more competitive for jobs and graduate programs in the biological and biomedical sciences
  • Work with and learn from leading experts in the field of cancer biology
  • Explore your interests, develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, learn how to work independently and as part of a team, and build your professional network!

Great Fit For: Undergraduates majoring in biology or chemistry in their first or second year.

To Apply: Email your CV and letter of intent to Dr. Ozgur Sahin (sahin@musc.edu) or Dr. Patrick Nasarre (nasarre@musc.edu).

For more information, go to this link or email Dr. Nasarre.

CofC Engineering Department Research Opportunity in Biosensors and Lab-On-Chip Devices

by Reese Michaelson

A research position is opening in Dr. Leilei Shi’s lab to work on the biosensor and lab-on-chip devices in medical applications. Average hours approximately 10 per week; this research opportunity can be part of independent research for credit or performed as a volunteer. This opportunity is for the upcoming semester Spring 2024, with possible extension to the summer of 2024.

Benefits:

  • Gain some research experience and enhance the prospects for future graduate school applications and industry career preparations
  • Develop specialized knowledge in the areas of bioelectronics, biosensors, and microfluidics
  • Use for course credit or bachelor’s essay research

Great Fit For: Freshmen, sophomores, or juniors interested in scientific research, especially Engineering, Physics, Biology, Biochemistry, and Computer Science students.

To Apply: Interested students can email Dr. Shi directly at shil1@cofc.edu.

Click here for more information or contact Dr. Shi with any questions.

Undergraduate Internship Opportunity at MUSC!

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.

MUSC Research Opportunity in Cardiovascular Disease and Development

by Reese Michaelson

Dr. Christine Kern is looking for students to get research experience at the Department of Regenerative Medicine and Cell Biology at MUSC.

Details: A science research position is open in Dr. Kern’s lab to work on the origin of cardiovascular abnormalities and disease. Average hours approximately 10 per week; this research opportunity can be part of independent research for credit or performed as a volunteer. Research involves using mice as preclinical models of disease. This opportunity is for the upcoming semester Spring 2024, with possible extension to the summer of 2024.

Benefits:

  • Use for course credit or bachelor’s essay research
  • Gain experience in lab experiment skills
  • Develop knowledge in a specialty area of cardiovascular development and disease

Great Fit For: Freshmen, sophomores, or juniors interested in scientific research, especially pre-med and/or pre-dental students. Students will be trained in all lab skills with no experience necessary.

To Apply: Interested students can email Dr. Kern directly at kernc@musc.edu. You can also email Dr. Kern with any questions about the position.

Register for the 2023 Research Matchmaking Session!

by Reese Michaelson

The School of Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering (SSME) is hosting their annual research matchmaking session! This event gives students the opportunity to find research possibilities in their field(s) of interest with CofC faculty or those from neighboring institutions and agencies.

When & Where: The event will be held…

  • On Tuesday, October 24th, from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
  • In the SSME Atrium (202 Calhoun St)

How to Register: Fill out this form.

For more information, click here.

McNair Scholars program supports first-gen, underrepresented undergrads considering grad school

by plasmatinc

The Program: The TRiO McNair Program prepares undergraduates to be successful in Ph.D. programs. We serve outstanding first generation college students from income-eligible families and undergraduates from racial and ethnic groups underrepresented in graduate education.

The Benefits:

  • Summer Research Internship ($2800) with room and board
  • Travel to present research
  • Travel to explore graduate programs
  • Multiple mentors and tutors

Great Fit For: Current juniors and seniors interested in graduate school and research; First-gen students from low-income families; and/or undergrads who identify with a race or ethnicity underrepresented in graduate education (learn more).

How to Apply: Online application + two LORs by November 1.

URCA Info Session: Get Started (and Get Funded!) Doing Research

by plasmatinc

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) is hosting a special presentation to help get you started in conducting research at the College.

The Info Session: Thursday, October, 19, 2023 from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. in RSS 252.
The Benefits:

  • Discover research opportunities at the College
  • Learn how you can get funded to do research
  • Extra credit for BGS students just for attending

How to Attend: Register to let us know you’re coming and share what topics you want to learn more about.

Neuroscience Laboratory Research Opportunity

by Reese Michaelson

The Sato Neuroscience Lab at MUSC is looking for students to join their lab and potentially conduct their Bachelor’s research with them!

The Opportunity: Students will use two-photon imaging, optogenetic tools, and electrophysiology to unravel the fundamental principles that govern information processing in the brainstem and investigate how neurological diseases such as strokes and Alzheimer’s affect neural circuits and behavior.

Benefits: Students can expect to learn how to mount brain slices on slides, cut perfused brains, and potentially even perform surgery. Additionally, students will…

  • Gain experience with manual dexterity and working in a lab environment
  • Improve their general neuroscience knowledge
  • Have opportunities to work on their Bachelor’s Essay, give conference presentations, and even co-author papers!

Great Fit For: Juniors and sophomores studying biology and/or neuroscience.

To Apply: Email Ashley Matunis (ashley.matunis@gmail.com) with your resume/CV.