Development and function of cortical inhibitory circuits

Source: https://ugresearch.osu.edu/research-postings/development-and-function-cortical-inhibitory-circuits Parent: https://ugresearch.osu.edu/research-positions

Field of Study:

neuroscience

Department:

Pathology/Chronic brain injury program

Rank of Student:

freshman, sophomore

Desired Majors:

molecular biology, developmental biology, neuroscience

Hours per Week:

10

Compensation Type:

Academic Credit,

Voluntary Experience

Application Deadline:

February 28, 2026

Contact:

Hiroki Taniguchi

Private

Public

Project Description

Our lab is interested in the mechanisms underlying development of cortical inhibitory circuits and their roles in cancer- and injury-induced pain. To address these questions, we employ mouse genetics, molecular biology, virology, genomics, imaging techniques, and behavioral analysis.\ \ \

Additional Information

send email to hiroki.taniguchi@osumc.edu

Required Applicant Information

CV

Required or Desired Skills

We are looking for highly motivated students who are willing to learn new techniques and knowledge in neurobiology and work on a project. Prior research experiences in mouse genetics, molecular biology, immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy, survival surgery, and image analysis using Image J, will be appreciated but not required. We expect that students will spend a time in the lab at least 10 hrs/week (more than 3hrs/day). We ask students to stay in the lab for at least two years. We accept only students who want to be dedicated to science and can save enough time for lab work.

Faculty Member Lead:

Hiroki Taniguchi

Starting Semester:

Autumn,

Spring,

Summer

Length of Project (in semesters):

6