This research project is focused on communicating research to public audiences. Using a qualitative approach, students in the First Year Research Experience [FYRE] program conducted interviews with faculty researchers to explore the different methods they use to communicate their own research to public audiences in multiple venues. The interviews typically concluded with the researcher talking […]
C13-T: In Vivo Imaging of Newt Lens Regeneration: Novel Insights Into the Regeneration Process
Newts are an exquisite salamander with unique capability of regenerating most of its tissues and organ. Its lens among all other body parts are the most significant, given when original lens is damaged or lost, a new fully functional lens would be regenerated regardless of age or repeated damage. Our research group has been focused […]
B56-P: COVID-19 in the Heart and the Nervous System
The COVID-19 virus is known to have various effects on the body, both long and short term. This project, an assignment for BIO 203W: Introduction to Cell Biology, examines the effects of COVID on the heart and the nervous system. Information was sourced from news articles and journals through the Miami University library system, with […]
A28-P: Characterizing the Role of NHE10 and NHE11 in Mammalian Sperm, A Transgenic Mouse Study
The James’ lab is focused on identifying and characterizing different proteins that are essential for male fertility. A specific family of proteins called Na+/H+ Exchangers (NHEs) are present in cells, and are known to regulate the internal pH of a cell. NHE10 is one Na+/H+ exchanger known to be expressed exclusively in sperm. Of particular […]
A02-P: Muscle Electrical Responses to Simultaneous Dual Frequency Activity
Voluntary behaviors, such as chewing or locomotion, are produced by rhythmic neuronal circuits and can adapt to environmental changes. Some neurons participate simultaneously in two different neuronal circuits, known as dual activity. Ultimately, behaviors are produced by muscle responses to output of these circuits. Although muscles can switch between different rhythmic behaviors, I wanted to […]
A17-P: Introduction to Neuroscience Class Project: Investigation of Dr. Blitz Lab
Our research was conducted as a part of BIO159, a Neuroscience seminar that seeks to inform neuroscience majors of the research occurring on campus. In order to become acquainted with ongoing research, the class worked in groups to identify a lab of our choice. We used the Miami University Libraries resources to obtain research articles […]
A18-P: Seminar in Neuroscience: Dr. Killian’s Lab
BIO 159, titled Seminar in Neuroscience, is a class taught by Dr. Joyce Fernandes and focussed on familiarizing students with ongoing Neuroscience research at Miami University. In order to become acquainted with ongoing research, the class worked in groups to identify a lab of our choice. Our group chose to examine the research lab of […]
B20-P: Evaluating Communication of Research to Novice Undergraduates at Miami University
This research study is part of a First Year Research Experience [FYRE] class project to examine how research opportunities have been impacted by the pandemic, and how to best leverage the online environment. Our study focused on Communication, specifically on communicating research opportunities to novice undergraduates at Miami university. Our main objective was to identify […]
A21-P: Neuroelectric Imaging to Map Brain Function in the Thomas Lab: A Project of the BIO/PSY 159 Course
BIO/PSY 159, Seminar in Neuroscience, is a class taught by Dr. Joyce Fernandes and familiarizes students with ongoing Neuroscience research at Miami University. The class worked in groups to identify a research lab of our choice. This group chose to explore Dr. Thomas’ research lab in the Psychology department, with interests in cognitive neuroscience. The […]
C01-P: C3a Induced Retinal Pigment Epithelium (RPE) Reprogramming in the Embryonic Chick
Nearly 4.2 million Americans age 40 and older are visually impaired due to retina diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and retinitis pigmentosa. When the human retina is injured, an inflammatory response is invoked leading to scar tissue and a permanent vision loss. On the other hand, the embryonic chick is able to regenerate its […]