Team Leader
Shameena Bake
Texas A&M University College of Medicine
Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics
sbake@tamu.edu
Project Type
Research
Who Can Join
Faculty
Project Description
This research project examines the long-term consequences of ischemic stroke on cognitive function using a well-established rat model. The goal is to characterize how stroke affects cognition a few months after injury and to identify behavioral changes associated with molecular markers of brain damage/inflammation.
Undergraduate scholars will assist with behavioral testing to assess cognitive domains such as learning, memory and affective behaviors using standardized tasks. Students will gain hands-on experience with techniques used in the laboratory such as behavior analysis, tissue processing, and various molecular assays.
Team Needs
We are seeking motivated undergraduate students interested in neuroscience research. A commitment of weekly hours is required. Prior aniamal/research experience is welcome but not required.
Special Opportunities
Students will have a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a pre-clinical research lab.