Adult Skills and Knowledge

SSRIs for the Win

 

Team Advisor/PI 

Natasha Kirienko, Ph.D. 

 

Project Description/ Research Team Goals

The goal of this team is to study repurposed (SSRIs) or novel small molecules that alleviate neurodegeneration-associated symptoms. The team uses the small model organism nematode Caenorhabditis elegans to carry out genetic, cell biological, and biochemical experiments to characterize the mechanism of action of these molecules.

Issues Addressed 

Loss of neuronal function, protein aggregation.

Research Methods and Technology

Model organism research (C. elegans), genetics, cell biology, biochemistry

Preferred Undergraduate Interests

Open to all

Academic Majors of Interest

Though open to all, most interested in the following majors/minors:

  • BioSciences
  • Neuroscience

Prior Preparation/Requisite Experience

None

Compensation 

Work study-eligible students may receive compensation from OURI.

Course Credit

BIOS 310, section 42

BIOS 401, section 42

Team Meeting

Weekly on Wednesdays at 9:15a

Actively Onboarding New Members

No

Ready to Apply?

Use the linked Google Form to submit your application!

Contact

For more information, please email Dr. Natasha Kirienko (kirienko@rice.edu).