Physiology Faculty Recruiting Undergraduate Students
Faculty Name: Patricia Brubaker Department: Physiology Contact: p.brubaker@utoronto.ca Research Location: MSB Area of Research: Intestinal hormones Level of Study: 3-4th year Research Project Description: Role of GLP-1 in diabetes and of GLP-2 in intestinal disease Research Period: 12 weeks, summer Qualifications: Minimum B+ CGPA including physiology courses How to Apply: p.brubaker@utoronto.ca before December 15, 2014 with resume and ROSI screen shot
Faculty Name: George I. Fantus Department: Medicine/Physiology Contact: Barb Baubinas and/or I. George Fantus Research Location: TMDT, 10th Floor Area of Research: Diabetes Complications Level of Study: 2nd or 3rd year or higher Research Project Description: The role of TxNIP in the development of diabetes nephropathy Research Period: May 1 – August 30, 2014 Qualifications: Applications who have had research experience will be considered first How to Apply: Please send CV, transcripts to bbaubinas@mtsinai.on.ca
Faculty Name: Richard L. Horner, PhD, Professor of Medicine and Physiology, University of Toronto; Canada Research Chair; Department: Physiology and Medicine Contact: richard.horner@utoronto.ca and gaspard.montandon@utoronto.ca Research Location: Medical Sciences Building Area of Research: Sleep, Sedation & Anesthetic Sciences Level of Study: PSL498/499 Research Project Description: This laboratory investigates mechanisms of sleep, sedation and anesthesia, and their impacts on vital functions such as brain states and breathing. Work spans receptors, cells, circuits and behavior. Research Period: Typically PSL 498/499 Qualifications: High level of interest in physiology, neuroscience and research How to Apply: email letter covering: (i) research experience; (ii) transcript; (iii) an informed opinion of why you are interested in working in this laboratory. Your letter should convey a knowledge of the types of techniques and research projects we perform.
Faculty Name: Dr. Haibo Zhang Department: Physiology Contact: Julie Khang, Research Technician, khangj@smh.ca Telephone: (416) 864-6060 X7764 Research Location: St. Michael’s Hospital, Keenan Research Centre for Biomedical Science, 619 LKSKI, 209 Victoria St., Toronto, ON M5B1T8 Area of Research: Imunology, lung injury Level of Study: MSc, PhD Research Project Description: Mechanisms and therapy for acute lung injury Research Period: 2015-2020
