Project Overview
The role of the basal ganglia in drug-related behaviors
Department(s)
Neuroscience
Abstract
The goal of this project is to understand the role of the basal ganglia in drug-related behaviors, using various neuroscientific approaches and animal models of addiction. Students will engage in behavioral experimentation with rats and mice, wet lab work including sample preparation, Western blot or immunohistochemistry assays, data collection, data analysis and data presentation in the form of figures and charts.
Student Qualifications
-interest in neuroscience
-students should feel comfortable with working with rats or mice
-brief statement of why you are interested in this position
-no prior research experience is needed
Number of Student Researchers
3 students
Project Length
10 weeks