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Dr. Elise Lauterbur

Elise.Lauterbur@uvm.edu

The Lauterbur lab seeks to understand how animals adapt to survive in dangerous and challenging environments. We welcome motivated students to conduct computational analyses of biological data and develop coding projects to investigate evolutionary responses to infectious disease, toxins, and impacts of decreasing population sizes on endangered species. The lab’s primary focus is on bats, rodents, and endangered primates.

Because this work is computational, current openings are limited to students with some previous command line and/or coding experience (linux, bash, python, julia, R, C, C++, etc.). To apply: email Dr. Lauterbur describing why you are interested in joining the lab and how it fits into your academic/career goals. Include a brief description of your skills and experience in computing, statistics, and/or biology and your resume if you have one.

Dr. Joaquin Nunez

Joaquin.Nunez@uvm.edu

1-2 openings; to study the population dynamics of the invasive fruit fly Drosophila suzukii. The project includes laboratory work and opportunities for fieldwork. 2nd and 3rd year students are encouraged to apply. Students are expected to enroll in research for credit (BIOL2995). After a year of successful research, this project can be transformed into an honors thesis or similar (DUR or HCOL as BIOL3995/4996).ÌýTo apply, please visit: https://www.jcbnunez.org/opportunities and fill out the application form. Applications via email will not be considered.

Dr. Yolanda Chen

yolanda.chen@uvm.edu

2-3 openings; research centers on the ecology and evolution of insect-plant interactions in agriculture.Ìý

To apply: sendÌýresume, transcript, and a cover letter stating why you are interested in the lab.Ìý

Dr. Gerald Herrera

gerald.herrera@uvm.edu

Research: Examining sensory physiology of the lower urinary tract using transgenic animal models, confocal fluorescence live cell microscopy, electrophysiology, and other techniques.

Dr. Dev Majumdar

dev.majumdar@uvm.edu

The Majumdar lab works on next generation mRNA therapeutics, next generation serology techniques, and SARS-CoV-2. The first term in the lab will involve assisting other projects and gaining experience with techniques at 10h/week; meeting attendance required for first term (3-5pm Fridays). Openings limited to Freshman/Sophomore students planning to pursue self-directed project at 10h/week for subsequent terms, leading to a senior thesis (15+h/week). Students may work on any project in engineering immunity/SARS/mRNA therapeutics they would like to, and will be given a project which they will ultimately lead.

Dr. Yvonne Janssen-Heininger

yvonne.janssen@med.uvm.edu

The Janssen-Heininger laboratory examines the biological and biochemical processes that lead to scar formation (fibrosis) in the lung. This is a devastating disease that kills people 3-5 years after diagnosis. In our laboratory we grow organoids (mini-lungs) or create precision cut lung slices and examine the interplay between different cell types to investigate disruptions in intercellular communication that occur once a scar begins to form. We are welcoming motivated students to contribute to our vibrant research program.

Dr. Eric Bishop von Wettberg

Eric.Bishop-Von-Wettberg@uvm.edu

Two openings:

1) work on our ongoing NSF-funded kernza trial, as part of the project.Ìý Work will involve some field sampling at the ¶¶Òõ̽̽ hort farm, possibly harvests at Meach Cove Farm, and some end of season laboratory work and analysis.

2) help with DNA extractions and associated analyses as part of a few running soil microbial diversity projects.Ìý One project examines soil biodiversity across pastures in Vermont; another examines the impacts of the three sisters on soil microbial diversity.