Contribute to our ongoing clinical and pre-clinical research and develop emerging biomedical imaging technologies that help improve the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of neurological diseases.
Our project aims to enhance the use of adeno-associated viruses (AAVs) as gene therapy vectors, the student will learn to make these viruses and modify them to improve their therapeutic capacity, particularly in central nervous system disorders.
In this project, we will use a variety of pharmacological and sophisticated molecular techniques, including optogenetics, to determine which brain regions and neurotransmitters are responsible for the motivation to consume alcohol.
Earn a digital badge while working on a mentored project to display evidence of your skills and accomplishments to future employers and graduate schools.