In order to make an informed decision regarding thesis laboratory, I intend to complete three laboratory rotations before choosing a thesis research laboratory. I have completed the first rotation this summer in the molecular neuroscience laboratory of Dr. Gary Bassell. A major focus of this laboratory is the characterization of mRNA transport mechanisms in neurons as a means to localize proteins directly to their sites of function. This is particularly important since RNA binding and trafficking proteins have been shown to be deficient in certain neurological diseases such as a major genetic form of mental retardation. I am planning to undertake my next two rotations in a developmental neuroscience laboratory and a molecular genetics laboratory. My expectation is to explore molecular and biochemical approaches to investigating the molecular and genetic mechanisms of neurological problems and to acquire sufficient training, and critical skils in experimental design and data analysis to move to the next stage in my career development.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
Type
Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F31)
Project #
5F31GM066607-02
Application #
6630432
Study Section
Minority Programs Review Committee (MPRC)
Program Officer
Zlotnik, Hinda
Project Start
2002-08-01
Project End
Budget Start
2003-08-01
Budget End
2004-07-31
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
2003
Total Cost
$44,898
Indirect Cost
Name
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Department
Type
Schools of Arts and Sciences
DUNS #
071036636
City
Bronx
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
10461
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