Hello All, Swinburne has a research scholarship available for students interested in doing a summer research program. Please look at the details below for more information. Summer Research Scholarships for UG and PG students Optical Stimulation of Cells We are seeking three (3) Undergraduate or Coursework Masters students to undertake 10 week summer projects investigating various aspects of optical simulation in nerve and stem cells. Students should have skills and interest in any of the following fields: · Materials science, Physics and Chemistry · Materials/Chemical/Biomedical/Mechanical Engineering · Cell culture and biochemistry · Fluorescence microscopy techniques · Biomaterials · Materials characterisation The three projects will be co-supervised by a team of academics from Swinburne and University of Woolongong including Assoc Paul Stoddart, Dr Huseyin Sumer, Assoc Prof Andrew Clayton, Prof Peter Kingshott, Prof Sally McArthur and Prof Simon Moulton. Students will be based at Swinburne Hawthorn Campus, but will be expected to undertake some travel during the 10 weeks for collaboration meetings. The projects will commence on December 8th for two weeks and resume January 6th for 8 weeks. Project Background Optical stimulation of light-responsive nanomaterials (ie gold nanorods) is attractive for remotely manipulating the behaviours of cells. Near-infrared (650-900 nm) optical stimulation of gold nanorods has been shown to be capable of modulating the electrical activity of nerve cells and inducing specific cellular responses. There are a wide range of other photoactive nanomaterials including photovoltaic polymers and graphene that also have scope as antennas for the optical stimulation of cells. Using materials supplied by the University of Woolongong, we aim to explore the effects of incorporating these materials and subsequent light stimulation on cell proliferation, electrical and biochemical responses. Project 1 The application of Graphene oxide (GO) for the photostimulation of cells Project 2. The application of polypyrrole nanoparticles (PPy-NP) for the photostimulation of cells Project 3. Investigations into the biochemical pathways induced by the incorporation of nanomaterials and subsequent photostimulation of cells. Students interested in applying for this positions to send their CV and a brief statement outlining their relevant experiences and interests in the specific projects to Barbara Gillespie, [email protected] by November 21st Sally McArthur Associate Dean, Research and Engagement Director, IRIS Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology Swinburne University of Technology [email protected]
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