Laboratory of Xiaoping Pan, Ph.D.

Currently we are seeking motivated freshman, sophomore or junior undergrad researchers who are interested in Toxicology research using the C. elegans model. Currently there are three projects available: 1) Impacts of metal oxide nanoparticles on neurological behaviors and its underlying molecular mechanism; 2) The C. elegans model of environmental obesogens, with a focus on fatty acid metabolism and longevity 3) Development of a RNA-mediated strategy in agricultural pest control.

Students will be trained in and gain experience with lab techniques including nematode culture and maintenance, advanced microscopy and phenotyping, histological assays, neurological behavioral assays, and molecular techniques including RNAi, quantitative real-time PCR, DNA sequencing, etc.

After one-semester training, students will have the opportunity to work independently on their own project. Students will also have opportunities to present research findings at local or national conferences, or be primary or co-author of manuscript(s), depending on their role and contribution to the project. Dr. Pan will also provide letter of recommendation and guidance for students to compete for various regional and national awards.

If interested, students should make an appointment with Dr. Pan at panx@ecu.edu for discussion. Visit Dr. Pan’s webpage for details.

Currently we are seeking motivated freshman, sophomore or junior undergrad researchers who are interested in Toxicology research using the C. elegans model. Currently there are three projects available: 1) Impacts of metal oxide nanoparticles on neurological behaviors and its underlying molecular mechanism; 2) The C. elegans model of environmental obesogens, with a focus on fatty acid metabolism and longevity 3) Development of a RNA-mediated strategy in agricultural pest control.

Students will be trained in and gain experience with lab techniques including nematode culture and maintenance, advanced microscopy and phenotyping, histological assays, neurological behavioral assays, and molecular techniques including RNAi, quantitative real-time PCR, DNA sequencing, etc.

After one-semester training, students will have the opportunity to work independently on their own project. Students will also have opportunities to present research findings at local or national conferences, or be primary or co-author of manuscript(s), depending on their role and contribution to the project. Dr. Pan will also provide letter of recommendation and guidance for students to compete for various regional and national awards.

If interested, students should make an appointment with Dr. Pan at panx@ecu.edu for discussion. Visit Dr. Pan’s webpage for details.