UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #398
Submission information
Submission Number: 398
Submission ID: 8261
Submission UUID: 7fa049f8-a81f-45d2-ade6-ab40f5032558
Submission URI: /urop-research-mentor-project-submission-portal
Submission Update: /urop-research-mentor-project-submission-portal?token=C4I5brp2rF71Xi9yAHRhAh9JcHrrvY-QLMi003i5mhw
Created: Tue, 08/08/2023 - 06:50 PM
Completed: Wed, 08/09/2023 - 01:52 PM
Changed: Thu, 10/05/2023 - 01:34 PM
Remote IP address: 144.174.212.119
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Webform: UROP Project Proposal Portal
Submitted to: UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal
Research Mentor Information
Additional Research Mentor(s)
Zoe Atherton, Annie da Costa Souza
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Overall Project Details
Investigating the Role of Sleep in the Consolidation of Episodic Memory
memory, sleep, rat, behavior
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Psychology, Biology
On FSU Main Campus
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In-person
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Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
When we go to sleep, memories that we formed during the day are reinforced and processed so they can become stable and accessible for a long period of time. This process of memory consolidation requires the interaction of networks of cells in different parts of the brain. Our goal is to understand how sleep helps animals learn, and what parts of the brain are critical for memory consolidation. To do this, we train rodents to explore objects, and examine how their memory performance changes following sleep.
We are looking for students that are interested in the cellular mechanisms of memory and sleep. As part of this project, you will learn about behavioral training in rodents and histological methods, and you will be able to assist in rodent surgeries. If you have a strong interest in neuroscience and the mechanisms of behavior and cognition this could be a great fit.
We are looking for students that are interested in the cellular mechanisms of memory and sleep. As part of this project, you will learn about behavioral training in rodents and histological methods, and you will be able to assist in rodent surgeries. If you have a strong interest in neuroscience and the mechanisms of behavior and cognition this could be a great fit.
literature review, data collection, data analysis, handling and training of rodents (rats).
Required: We are looking for students that are dedicated, interactive, and love to learn.
Recommended: Experience handling rodents is a plus, as well as experience with microscope use or histological methods.
Recommended: Experience handling rodents is a plus, as well as experience with microscope use or histological methods.
We are a highly interactive and multidisciplinary lab. Our mentoring style is centered around teamwork, communication, and shared goals. As a result, I expect that anyone considering joining the lab will have a strong motivation to study the fundamental mechanisms of learning and memory, while also seeking to acquire expertise in the neuroscience methods employed within the lab. One of the key strengths of our team lies in the diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints, all of which collectively enrich the mentoring experience for trainees. I expect that each lab member will contribute to fostering a positive lab environment, displaying respect for and valuing others.
https://psy.fsu.edu/php/people/people.php?_tr=1_7#
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UROP Program Elements
Yes
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2023
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