UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #745

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  roundtable_info: {  }
  approximately_how_many_hours_a_week_would_the_research_assistant: 'At least 10 hours a week'
  are_you_currently_looking_for_students_: 'No'
  confirmation_1: '1'
  contact_email_fsu_email: ''
  contact_email_fsu_email2: ''
  contact_email_fsu_email_if_affiliated_: scho@magnet.fsu.edu
  faculty_advisor_confirmation: ''
  faculty_advisor_name: ''
  faculty_advisor_s_fsu_email: ''
  fsu_college: N/A
  fsu_department_if_applicable_: 'National High Magnetic Field Laboratory'
  headshot_optional_: '44486'
  if_the_project_location_is_off_campus_does_the_student_need_to_p: 'Yes'
  mentoring_philosophy: |-
    As a mentor, I am dedicated to fostering an environment that supports my mentees' personal and professional growth. Recognizing that each student has unique goals and talents, my role is to guide them in identifying these attributes, setting meaningful goals, and developing the skills necessary to achieve them. Safety is crucial, especially in the National High Magnetic Field Lab. I prioritize teaching students the fundamental safety rules and ensuring they are implemented consistently. Given the lab's high-voltage, high-magnetic field equipment, I am committed to maintaining a safe and productive research environment, always mindful of potential risks.
    - Understanding and Developing Goals and Talents: I help mentees identify their goals and build on their strengths, empowering them to take ownership of their work and develop confidence in their abilities.
    - Mutual Respect and Accountability: I foster an environment of mutual respect, open communication, and accountability, encouraging mentees to take responsibility for their learning and growth.
    - Sharing Experience and Encouraging Inquiry: I share insights from my experiences while promoting inquiry and critical thinking, encouraging mentees to explore, ask questions, and challenge assumptions.
    Motivation and Encouragement: I understand each mentee's motivations and provide support and encouragement, helping them stay driven and overcome obstacles.
    Finally, our research aims to develop technologies that benefit humanity and improve the environment. I emphasize ethical practices in studies involving nature and animals. By fostering a balanced understanding of science, humanity, and nature, we aim to cultivate individuals who can contribute to science and society.
  mentor_handbook_and_faqs: '1'
  name_of_other_faculty_collaborator_if_applicable_: ''
  number_of_assistants_needed_faculty_postdoc_max_6_graduate_stude: '1'
  other_faculty_collaborator_s_preferred_pronouns: ''
  overall_research_project_description: "Small animal MRI is crucial in preclinical research. It enhances our understanding of neural behavior, cognition, and CNS-targeted drug testing while aiding in tumor diagnosis and treatment. Recent technological advancements have improved the study of live animal brains, deepening insights into brain functions such as sensation, perception, memory, and higher-order cognition. In my lab, we use a rat model to explore the mechanisms of sensation and perception through stimulation-evoked functional activation in the somatosensory system, employing various MRI techniques. Our goal is to understand how brain networks process sensory information and form memory, ultimately translating these findings to better understand neurological disorders like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Obsessive-compulsive disorder."
  please_add_any_additional_information_here: ''
  please_provide_a_link_to_your_publications_a_video_clip_or_a_web: 'https://nationalmaglab.org/user-facilities/nmr-mri-s/'
  please_select_the_choice_that_most_accurately_describes_your_exp: In-person
  please_select_the_location_of_your_project_: 'National High Magnetic Field Lab, 1800 E Paul Dirac Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32310'
  position_availability_for_student_research: 'During Business Hours'
  position_title: Faculty
  primary_research_mentor_name: 'Shinho Cho'
  project_keywords: 'Central nervous system, functional connectivity, 21.1 Tesla fMRI'
  relevant_student_major_s_: 'STEM, but not limited'
  research_mentor_preferred_pronoun2: ''
  research_mentor_pronouns: 'Dr. Cho'
  research_mentor_supervisor_if_different_from_above_: ''
  research_tasks_for_student_research_assistant_s_: |-
    In my lab, students engage in various research-related tasks, gaining hands-on experience and developing essential skills.
    - MRI Operation: Students will learn to operate the world's strongest magnet (21.1 Tesla) and participate in brain imaging studies with rats and mice. They will assist in facilitating imaging sessions and, ultimately, gain the expertise to operate the MRI independently.
    - Technical Development for MRI Acquisition and Data Analysis: Students will be introduced to the fundamental theories and techniques of high-speed, high-resolution imaging sequences. They will then have the opportunity to develop novel imaging sequences by modifying and enhancing existing sequences.
    In data analysis, students will work on analyzing data from ongoing imaging research, utilizing basic statistical software to conduct studies, develop research hypotheses, and improve data interpretation.
    - Animal Surgery and Handling: Students will receive hands-on training in essential animal brain surgery, including implanting various biophysical sensors in animal brains. They will learn how to anesthetize animals and perform basic surgical procedures, supporting crucial experimental activities. Ultimately, students will learn to independently conduct surgeries such as intracerebroventricular fluid extraction, injection, and intravenous drug infusion.
  roundtable_times_and_zoom_links: |
    Shinho Cho, Ph.D. is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

    Topic: Roundtable, MagLab MRI Research
    Time: Friday, Sep 6, 2024 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://fsu.zoom.us/j/9026558468?omn=98248872516

    Meeting ID: 902 655 8468
  skills_that_research_assistants_may_need_: |
    Required:
    Computer programming (e.g., Matlab, C/C++, Python, or R)
    Excel & PowerPoint skills
    Communication and scientific writing
    Recommended:
    Basic knowledge in biology, neuroscience, chemistry, electrical engineering and/or physics
  title_of_the_project: 'Mapping functional networks in rat brain using ultra-high-field 21.1 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging'
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  urop_performance_evaluation: '1'
  urop_poster_presentation: '1'
  when_potential_research_assistants_are_reaching_out_via_email_2: ''
  when_potential_research_assistants_are_reaching_out_via_email_wh: ''
  when_students_are_reaching_out_via_email_what_is_your_preferreda: scho@magnet.fsu.edu
  would_you_like_to_participate_in_the_urop_research_mentor_round2: 'Yes'
  would_you_like_to_participate_in_the_urop_research_mentor_roundt: ''
  year: '2024'