HRP SU18-26: Research Opportunity with Dr. Ping Yan | Office of Undergraduate Research

Dr. Ping Yan
Center for Cell Analysis and Modeling

Project Description	The student will have broad hands-on experience on the synthesis of organic compounds, and test the newly developed voltage sensitive dyes using spectroscopic and microscopic methods, on model cell membrane, and even on real cells (in collaboration with Dr. Loew).
Project Direction	The broader direction is to make better voltage sensitive dyes for fluorescence and photoacoustic imaging of functions in brains and hearts. This is in collaboration with Dr. Loew and the student may get involved in diverse tools like microscopic imaging and cell modeling.
Mentorship and Supervision	For the first 1-2 weeks, I will train the student on basic safety, synthetic skills, and various instruments such as NMR. Later on, I will monitor progress and provide feedback at least once every other day.
Student Qualifications	The incoming student should have completed at least one semester of organic chemistry and one semester of organic chemistry laboratory. Enthusiasm is the most important thing to bring to the laboratory.
Summer Schedule Options	Research Dates: May 29 – August 3, 2018 Schedule: M-F, 9am-5pm
Project Continuation	Fall 2018, Spring 2019
Academic Year Time Commitment	6 hours/week
Possible Thesis Project	Yes

Submit an online application for this research opportunity using the form below. The application deadline is Friday, January 26, 2018.

This application requires a cover letter, a resume or CV, and an unofficial transcript.