Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s are major causes of death and disability worldwide. Although these diseases have different clinical presentations, mechanistically they all involve the formation of neurotoxic soluble oligomers of misfolded proteins.
The aim of the collaborative project between UT Austin and MD Anderson Cancer Center is to develop an optical microfluidic device capable of detecting protein oligomers in a biological sample. Successful development of such a device could lead to unprecedented capabilities for diagnosis and treatment.
We are looking for someone with experience in microfluidics, optics, optical fibers, spectroscopy to join asap either as a graduate student, research assistant or postdoc.
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Get in touch to discuss opportunities for graduate and undergraduate research.
If you are interested in joining our lab, send an email to Dr. Tanya Hutter with your CV and a cover letter explaining your previous research experiences, and how your research interests align with our group’s research areas.