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Medicine
Westenfelder, Christof
4R312 SOM HSC
Phone: 581-6700/584-1270
Email: c.westenfelder@uofu.net
General
Research Interests: Translational research in nephrology;
adult stem cells are used to treat acute kidney failure, kidney
transplant-associated early graft dysfunction, chronic kidney
disease, multi-organ failure.
Student
Participation: After the student learns cell and molecular
biology-related laboratory techniques, she/he will fully participate
in the conduct of the above studies.
Background Needed: At least working towards a minor,
preferrably a major in biology, microbiology, Pre-Med, pharmacology,
pharmacy, molecular biology, cell biology, genetics.
Outside
Majors: Biology, microbiology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy,
Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics.
Key
Words: Adult stem cells, regenerative medicine, kidney
and multi-organ failure.
Zimmerman, Guy A.
144 CVRTI
Phone: 581-8183
Email: guy.zimmerman@hmbg.utah.edu
General Research Interest: Endothelial cell & leukocyte
cell biology, mechanisms of intercelllular adhesion & signaling,
selectins, biologically-active lipids & other molecules, mechanisms
of vascular injury.
Student Participation: Assist technicians or post-doctoral
fellows in ongoing projects. Start a new project under the
direction of faculty and/or post-doctoral fellow.
Background Needed: At minimum, some experience in
biology & chemistry (basic concepts of cell biology; some
idea of how to make up a solution of known concentration,
etc.).
Outside Majors: Biology, Chemistry.
Key Words: Cell biology, cell-cell interaction, inflammation,
vascular injury.
Student generated projects may be considered.
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