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Physiology
Lucero, Mary
420 Chipeta Way, Rm 1700; Research Park
Phone: 585-5601
E-Mail: mary.lucero@utah.edu
General Research Interest:
Dr. Lucero is interested in olfaction and the mechanisms whereby a
chemical odorant signal is transduced into electrical messages and
transmitted to the brain. Current studies in olfaction using mouse
models. The roles of modulatory neurotransmitter, second messengers and
ion channels in generating electrical odorant responses are examined
using perforated, whole cell, and excised patch clamp techniques. The
role of calcium in linking the electrical and biochemical responses is
studied using confocal calcium imaging techniques. Immunocytochemistry
is used to localize important molecules in the olfactory system. The
olfactory system is an excellent model for studying neuronal
regeneration and differentiation. Recent studies in the lab are
investigating fuctional maturation of neurons in both the olfactory
system and central nervous system.
Student Participation:
Students would be trained in immunocytochemistry techniques including
tissue fixation, crostat sectioning, immunostaining. and visualization
on a confocal laser scanning microscope.
Background Needed:
A grade of B or better in a course in cell biology or physiology, one
year of chemistry, a basic understanding of how to use excel
spreadsheets and a willingness to work with mice.
Outside Majors: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science. Key Words: Olfaction, neurodegeneration and regeneration, ion channels, neuroscience.
Student generated projects may be considered.
Symons, J. David
241 HPER-N
Phone: 581-4769
Email: j.david.symons@hsc.utah.edu
General
Research Interests: Cardiovascular physiology, vascular
biology, diabetes, myocaschal ischemia, exercise. Go to ESS
web page and look under J. David Symons.
Student
Participation: Making up buffers/solutions, preparing
vasoactive drugs, assisting with data collection/analysis,
interpretation.
Background
Needed: Willingness to work hard, learn and be reliable-we
provide all training.
Outside
Majors: I have had students from biology, chemistry, engineering,
and ESS.
Key
Words: Blood vessel, nitric oxide, ischemia, diabetes.
Student
generated projects may be considered if funds/time permit.
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