UROP Project
Molecular Impacts of Chronic Sleep Restriction
Sleep, mice, RNA, molecular, neuroscience, hippocampus
Research Mentor: Natalie Storch, Ms.
Department, College, Affiliation: Biological Science, Arts and Sciences
Contact Email: nstorch@fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: Biological Science, Arts and Sciences
Contact Email: nstorch@fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor):
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Faculty Collaborators:
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Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 1
Relevant Majors: Cell and Molecular Neuroscience, Biology, Biochemistry, BMS
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: In-person
Approximate Weekly Hours: 10, During business hours
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link:
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Number of Research Assistants: 1
Relevant Majors: Cell and Molecular Neuroscience, Biology, Biochemistry, BMS
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: In-person
Approximate Weekly Hours: 10, During business hours
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link:
Not participating in the roundtable
Project Description
Sleep restriction and chronic insomnia are significant public health concerns that affect millions of children, teenagers and adults. Chronic sleep restriction impairs learning and cognitive performance, increases disease risk for many diseases, and aggravates neurological disorders. We are interested in the molecular consequences of chronic sleep restriction. We seek undergraduate research assistants to help investigate the impacts of chronic sleep restriction in a mouse model.Research Tasks: Student will be assisting with chronic sleep restriction experiments and tissue collection. Student will need to complete training necessary for working with animals on an animal care protocol. Student will be responsible for checking on animals when assigned, assisting with sleep restriction and maintaining accurate records of weight and behavior. Student will also be expected to learn basic molecular skills in the laboratory in preparation for assisting with molecular experiments. Student will also help with lab maintenance, be expected to read assigned literature, and attend weekly lab meetings. This project requires all in person work.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Strong background in biology and neuroscience. Pipetting experience required. Recommended: experience with solution making.