Developmental Biology/Cell Biology

Laura Lowery

Research Associate Professor

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Volunteer Basis, Potential for Academic Credit

Overview

The mission of the Lowery lab is to make significant advances towards understanding the cell biology of the cell movement, while doing so in a supportive, fun, and engaging environment of scientific discovery and training. A long-term goal of our lab is to understand the cytoskeletal mechanisms that direct cell movement, which relates to topics ranging from embryonic development to cancer. Our research utilizes high-resolution live imaging and computational analysis of cytoskeletal behavior in cultured Xenopus laevis (African-clawed frog) embryonic cells to address this goal. We currently have projects for undergrads that involve investigating the cytoskeletal mechanisms underlying cell movement as well as investigating the embryonic functions of genes associated with human disorders.

We are interested in finding undergraduate students who would look at this opportunity as a potential long-term commitment. Prior class and research experience is preferred, but not required. We are most interested in students that can demonstrate enthusiasm for our research, a committed work ethic, good time management skills, patience and capacity to work with a diverse team of lab members, and a willingness to deeply engage through action and inquiry in the intellectual concepts we are studying.
The time commitment should be anywhere from 10-20 hours/week during the school year.

Interested applicants should follow instructions on the application on the lowerylab.org website (posted under “Latest News” on the home page).