Undergraduate research on developmental origins of birth defects // Undergraduate Research

Posted on Oct. 1, 2024

Position Information

Department: Surgery

Position Type: Volunteer

Number of Positions: 3

Hours Per Week: 1-10

Car Required? No

Position Term: Both Academic Year and Summer

More Information: Research Website

Faculty Mentor or Sponsor

Name: Ciro Amato

Address: 1030 Hitt st

Phone: 2398257829

Email: ciro.amato@missouri.edu

Dr. Amato is seeking undergraduate students interested in participating in research. His research focuses on the developmental origins of birth defects. Student responsibilities include general lab maintenance, animal husbandry, DNA extraction, mouse genotyping, and histological sectioning. Students may have the opportunity to work on an independent project after satisfactorily completing their initial duties.

Please contact Dr. Amato (ciro.amato@missouri.edu) with your CV/resume if you are interested.

Job Duties

General lab maintenance, animal husbandry, DNA extraction, mouse genotyping, and histological sectioning

Required Skills

Organized, passionate about scientific research, willing to learn.

Preferred Qualifications

Other Comments

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