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Faculty
Name
Address
Faculty
College
Faculty
Dept
Project title Project Description Project
Location
Important
selection
criteria
Student
Majors
Desired
Alexandra
Davatzes
alix@templ
e.edu
CST Earth and
Environme
ntal Science
Geochemical analysis of a
Paleoarchean impact event.
Student will be completing a detailed
geochemical analysis of a section of rock
collected from an impact boundary.
Main
Campus
Completed
classes in
General
chemistry
and
Geochemist
ry or
Geology
Amy
Freestone
amy.freesto
ne@temple
.edu
CST Biology Biogeographic variation in
interaction strength and
invasions at the ocean's
nearshore (BioVision).
Global patterns of biodiversity
demonstrate that most of the species on
earth occur in the tropics, with strikingly
fewer species occurring in higher-latitude
regions. Biologists predict that this
global pattern of species diversity is likely
shaped by ecological species
Main
Campus
Important
selection
criteria: A
strong
academic
record, a
strong
Biology,
Environme
ntal Science
Ana
Gamero
gameroa@t
emple.edu
TUSM Biochemistr
y
STAT2 Signaling in Cancer STAT2 is a transcription factor widely
recognized for its role in host defense
against microbial attack and
inflammation. Published work from my
laboratory now suggests that STAT2 is
also implicated in cancer development.
We have evidence in animal models of
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Campus
Strong
knowledge
of
biological
concepts
Self-
motivated
Biology,
Biochemistr
y
Ana
Gamero
gameroa@t
emple.edu
TUSM Biochemistr
y
Understanding the Role of
STAT2 in Colorectal Cancer
Cancer is a very complex disease driven
by multiple genetic alterations. The focus
of my research is to investigate the
mechanism by which the transcription
factor STAT2 promotes tumor
progression in colorectal cancer. The long-
term goal of this project is to determine
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Science
Campus
Good
communica
tion skills,
attention
to detail
and able to
follow
Biology,
Biochemistr
y
Anna
Moore
annarmoor
e@temple.
edu
College
of
Science
and
Technol
ogy
Biology Unraveling the mechanisms of
neuronal plasticity
Students will use molecular biology and
genetic approaches to investigate how
different molecules regulate the
excitability of individual neurons.
Techniques in the lab will include PCR,
subcloning, tissue culture,
immunolabeling, and confocal imaging.
Main
Campus
A basic
understand
ing of
molecular
biology and
genetics is
encouraged
Neuroscien
ce, Biology,
Biochemistr
y
Benjamin
Seibold
seibold@te
mple.edu
CST Mathemati
cs
Robotics and Visualization of
Traffic Waves
The goal of this project is to transfer
theoretical concepts, simulation results,
and experimental traffic flow data to a
lab environment setting. The first task
involves the reproduction of real driving
behavior (both by humans and by
automated vehicles) via small-scale robot
Main
Campus
Experience
in robotics
and/or
visualizatio
n
(particularl
y Unity) is
Mathemati
cs,
Computer
Science,
Physics
Bo Ji boji@templ
e.edu
CST Computer
and
Information
Sciences
Quantum Machine Learning Students will investigate the design of
Machine Learning algorithms in the
quantum domain that outperform (e.g.,
providing exponential or quadratic
speedup) their classical counterparts.
Examples include solving linear system of
equations, principle component analysis,
Main
Campus
Basic
knowledge
of machine
learning
and
quantum
physics is
CS or Math
Bo Ji boji@templ
e.edu
CST Computer
and
Information
Sciences
Knowledge-Defined
Networking
Students will work on applying machine
learning techniques to computer
networks (e.g., resource allocation and
network operation). Further, using
network theory guided approach to
enhance the developed solution.
Main
Campus
Python
programmi
ng; Matlab
programmi
ng; basic
knowledge
of machine
CS or Math
Bo Ji boji@templ
e.edu
CST Computer
and
Information
Sciences
Data freshness optimization Students will investigate the problem of
optimizing data freshness/timeliness in
information-updating systems and design
efficient algorithms for the problem.
Main
Campus
Basic
programmi
ng
experience
in Python
or Java or
C++.
CS or Math
Brad
Rothberg
rothberg@t
emple.edu
TUSM Medical
Genetics
and
Molecular
Biochemistr
y
Crystal structures of potassium
channel proteins
Potassium channels are membrane
proteins that are critical for electrical
signaling in nerve and muscle cells. Our
research is focused on crystallizing
potassium channel proteins and their
regulatory domains, with the goal of
solving the structures of these proteins
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Science
Campus
Most
important
criterion is
a strong
interest in
protein
structure
Biology;
Biochemistr
y;
Chemistry;
Neuroscien
ce
Darius
Balciunas
darius@te
mple.edu
CST Biology Redundant roles of Fli
transcription factors in
regeneration
We are using a combination of molecular
genetics techniques, from conditional
gene traps to CRISPR/Cas9 mutagenesis,
to analyze the potential roles of two
closely related transcription factors, fli1a
and fli1b, in fin and heart regeneration in
zebrafish. The project is currently being
Main
Campus
For more
information
, please see
the lab
website
http://ww
w.balciunas
Biology,
Biochemistr
y
Darius
Balciunas
darius@te
mple.edu
CST Biology Precision genome editing using
CRISPR/Cas9
Unlike humans, zebrafish possess a
remarkable regenerative capacity,
including the ability to regenerate their
hearts after severe injury. We are
working to figure out which genes
control this process and precisely how.
To achieve this goal, we are using the
Main
Campus
For more
information
, please see
the lab
website
http://ww
w.balciunas
Biology,
Biochemistr
y
Domenico
Pratico
praticod@t
emple.edu
Medicin
e
Pharmacolo
gy
Dietary lifestyle and the
Alzheimer's disease phenotype
Aging and a family history for the disease
are the strongest risk factors for
developing sporadic Alzheimer's disease
(AD). In particular, having a mother with
AD poses an individual at a much higher
risk to develop the disease later in life
than having a father with the disease.
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Highly
motivated.
Interest
and desire
to learn
new
concepts
Biochemistr
y; Biology
George A.
Petersson
gpetersson
@temple.e
du
CST Chemistry 3. Making high accuracy
affordable through DFT
The coupled-cluster singles and doubles
with perturbative triples complete basis
set limit, CCSD(T)/CBS limit [J. Chem.
Phys., 138, 144104 (2013), J. Chem.
Phys. 143, 214110 (2015)] offers very
high accuracy for much of
thermochemistry, but these calculations
Main
Campus
The
undergradu
ate
research
participant
should
have a
Chemistry,
Physics,
Computer
Science
George
Petersson
tue44197@
temple.edu
CST Chemistry Spectra of Acridone D
erivatives
Sub tituted acriones are useful as
fluorescent dyes for studies of protein
folding. A collaboration with
experimental studies at the University of
Pennsylvania will employ ab initio
caculations of
electronic absorption and emission
Main
Campus
The
undergradu
ate
research
participant
should
have a
Chemistry
or CS
George
Petersson
tue44197@
temple.edu
CST Chemistry Interface between Gaussian16
WindNMR
Ab initio calculated nmr spectra are
useful for the interpretation of expe
rimental spectra and m lecular structural
assignments. However, it is very tedious
to paste calculated chemical shifts and
spin-spin coupling constants into a
program that simulates a high resolution
Main
Campus
The
undergradu
ate
research
participant’
s
background
Chemistry
or CS
Hong Wang hongw@te
mple.edu
TUSM Center for
Metabolic
Disease
Research
Biochemical basis for HHcy-
induced cardiovascular Disease
To study how hyperhomocysteinemia
(HHcy), a medical condition
characterized by an abnormally high level
of homocysteine in the blood, causes
cardiovascular disease, the number one
killer in the United States and developed
countries. HHcy is a potent and
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Science
Campus
Motivation,
carefulness -
Students
who
completed
sophomore
year.
Biology
Hong Wang hongw@te
mple.edu
TUSM Center for
Metabolic
Disease
Research
Metabolic disorder-induced
immune cell differentiation
We have extensive expertise in the areas
of cardiovascular inflammation,
atherosclerosis, vascular function,
molecular mechanism, and signal
transduction. UPR studies will use
bioinformatics, cell biology and
molecular biochemical approaches to
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GPA
greater
than 3.4,
Cell culture
or Protein
biochemistr
y , Hard
Biology,
Biochemistr
y,
Computer
Science
Jody Hey hey@templ
e.edu
CST Biology Evolution and the Human
Genome
Student's will work on questions about
how the human genome has evolved.
Some of the work may involve
comparisons with Ape genomes.
Main
Campus
Freshmen
and
sophomore
s with
interest in
bioinformat
ics or in
all majors
Jody Hey hey@templ
e.edu
CST Biology Evolutionary Genomics Students will use genomic data to
address questions about natural
selection and adaptation
Main
Campus
Freshmen
and
sophomore
s with
interest in
bioinformat
ics or in
all majors
Jody Hey hey@templ
e.edu
CST Biology Population Genetics Students will help develop mathematical
and statistical models of evolutionary
processes
Main
Campus
Freshmen
and
sophomore
s with
interest in
mathemati
cal and
Biology/Ma
th/Comput
er Science
John Elrod elrod@tem
ple.edu
TUSM Center for
Translation
al Medicine
Identification of novel sORFs in
cardiovascular disease
elrodlab.org
It has recently become apparent that
previous computational methods used to
identify genes throughout the human
genome likely missed a significant
number of small genes (small open
reading frames, sORFs) that encode
micropeptides that likely play a very
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Priority
placed on
previously
molecular
biology
laboratory
experience.
Any
Jonathan
Soboloff
soboloff@t
emple.edu
Medicin
e
Fels
Institute
Role of STIM-dependent
calcium signals in T cell
differentiation
T cells are critical players in adaptive
immunity. T cells are made in the thymus
and then released into peripheral blood
where they seek out foreign agents. One
of the first events that occurs in T cells
when activated is a change in cytosolic
calcium concentration. These calcium
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Science
Campus
Student
must be
enthusiastic
with a
genuine
interest in
learning
Biology/Bio
chemistry
Jonathan
Soboloff
soboloff@t
emple.edu
Medicin
e
Fels
Institute
Role of STIM/Orai in
esophogial differentiation and
carcinogenesis
Increases in cytosolic Ca2+ concentration
are a common component of multiple
signal transduction pathways regulating
a wide variety of responses ranging from
rapid events such as membrane fusion
and muscle contraction to control of
proliferation, differentiation and
Main
Campus
Student
must be
enthusiastic
with a
genuine
interest in
learning
Biology/Bio
chemistry
Jun Yu jun.yu@te
mple.edu
TUSM Physiology/
CMDR
Molecular control of vascular
remodeling
One of our lab's research focus is to
identify novel signaling pathways that
regulate ischemia-induced collateral
remodeling and angiogenesis, one of the
major cardiovascular problems.
Prohibitin-1 is a highly conserved protein
that is mainly localized to the
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Science
Campus
Basic cell
and
molecular
biology
techniques.
Understand
ing of
Biology or
pharmacolo
gy
Ke Chen kchen@te
mple.edu
CST Physics Superconducting devices for
high performance sensors and
circuits
Superconductors are superior materials
for devices with phenomenal
performance compared to normal
materials due to their zero dc electric
resistivity and other unique quantum
properties. This project will focus on
fabricating and characterizing MgB2 (an
Main
Campus
Skillful in
carry out
experiment
s in a lab.
Familiar
with
electronics
Physics,
Electric
engineering
, Chemistry
Kelly
Whelan
kelly.whela
n@temple.
edu
Lewis
Katz
School
of
Medicin
e
Fels
Institute
Role of STIM/Orai in
esophogeal differentiation and
carcinogenesis
Role of STIM/Orai in esophogeal
differentiation and carcinogenesis
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Science
Campus
Student
must be
enthusiastic
with a
genuine
interest in
learning
Biology/Bio
chemistry
Laura Toran ltoran@te
mple.edu
CST EES Stormwater monitoring Use data loggers, sampling, and other
instruments to understand how
stormwater moves through and affects
urban ecosystems
Philadelphi
a
Comfortabl
e with field
work and
with using
computers
to analyze
data.
Geology,
Environme
ntal
Science,
Physics
Mahmut
Safak
msafak@te
mple.edu
TUSM Departmen
t of
Neuroscien
ce
Understanding the regulatory
roles of JC virus agnoprotein in
viral life cycle
JC virus (JCV) is a human polyomavirus
that infects the majority of human
population during early childhood and
remains latent in immunocompetent
individuals throughout their life.
However, it is reactivated from its latent
state in a subpopulation of
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Campus
Biology,
Chemistry,
Biochemistr
y,
Neuroscien
ce
Mahmut
Safak
msafak@te
mple.edu
TUSM Departmen
t of
Neuroscien
ce
Investigation of the regulatory
roles of JC virus Agnoprotein in
viral life cycle
Agnoprotein is one of the important
regulatory proteins of the human
polyomavirus, JC virus. It is a relatively
small and basic protein. we have recently
demonstrated that it forms highly stable
dimers and oligomers. It exhibits the
ability to be released from the infected
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Science
Campus
Student
with a good
work ethics
Biology,
Chemistry
Biochemistr
y
Neuroscien
ce
Marc Ilies mailies@te
mple.edu
School
of
Pharmac
y
Pharmaceu
tical
Sciences
Synthesis and characterization
of carbonic anhydrase
inhibitors and activators
Carbonic anhydrase is a zinc
metalloenzyme involved in many
physiologic processes such as cellular
respiration and transport of CO2 from
metabolizing tissues to lungs, pH
homeostasis, gastric acid secretion, bone
remodelling gluconeogenesis, etc. It has
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Science
Campus
background
(organic
chemistry),
past
experience,
motivation
chemistry,
biochemistr
y
Marc Ilies mailies@te
mple.edu
School
of
Pharmac
y
Pharmaceu
tical
Sciences
Development of drug delivery
systems with enhanced in vivo
stability
Drug delivery systems can modify the
pharmacokinetics of drugs, protect them
from decomposition and control their
spatial and temporal delivery in the
organism. In recent years we were active
towards the development of drug
delivery systems based on amphiphilic
Heath
Science
Campus
General
knowledge
in
chemistry,
biochemistr
y, biology
and
Chemistry,
Biochemistr
y, Biology
Marc Ilies mailies@te
mple.edu
School
of
Pharmac
y
Pharmaceu
tical
Sciences
Physicochemical and biological
evaluation of novel carbonic
anhydrase inhibitors and their
pharmaceutical formulations.
Carbonic anhydrases (CAs, E. C. 4.2.1.1)
are a class of ubiquitous metallo-
enzymes that catalyze the reversible
hydration of carbon dioxide: CO2 + H2O
↔ HCO3- + H+. Sixteen isozymes are
currently known, with different catalytic
activity, subcellular localization and
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Campus
previous
experience
in
physicoche
mical/biolo
gical
evaluation
Biochemistr
y, Biology
Michael J.
Zdilla
mzdilla@te
mple.edu
CST Chemistry Preparation and reactivity of
manganese clusters inspired by
photosynthetic water
oxidation
We are seeking undergraduates to aid in
the synthesis and characterization of
manganese clusters that mimic the
oxygen evolving complex of photosystem
II. The student will synthesize new cluster
molecules and explore biologically
relevant reactivity of these molecules.
Main
Campus
Chemistry,
Biochemistr
y
Michael J.
Zdilla
mzdilla@te
mple.edu
CST Chemistry Preparation and catalytic
properties of layered, solid
state materials.
We are seeking undergraduates to aid in
the synthesis and characterization of
layered catalytic materials as part of our
energy frontiers research center. These
materials are of interest for the
achievement of solar water splitting. The
student will prepare metal-oxide or
Main
Campus
Chemistry,
Biochemistr
y
Michael J.
Zdilla
mzdilla@te
mple.edu
CST Chemistry Synthesis of novel energetic
molecules.
We are seeking undergraduates to aid in
the development of novel energy-rich
molecules containing redox frustration.
These materials are of interest as next-
generation energetic materials. The
student will prepare novel nitrogen rich
molecules containing high-valent
Main
Campus
Chemistry,
Biochemistr
y
Michael J.
Zdilla
mzdilla@te
mple.edu
CST Chemistry Preparation and testing of solid
electrolytes for battery
applications
We are seeking undergraduates to aid in
the synthesis of salt-organic hybrid
electrolyte materials by co-crystalizaiton
methods, and the assessment of their
conductivity using electrochemical
techniques.
Main
Campus
GPA,
Intent to
pursue
Graduate
education.
Skills from
General
Chemistry -
General
Chemistry
completed,
Organic
chemistry
completed Mohsin
Khan
tuf72052@
temple.edu
TUSM Departmen
t of
Physiology/
Center for
Metabolic
Disease
Research
Human Cardiac stem cell and
exosome based therapies for
cardiac regeneration
The goal of these studies is to develop a
cardiac regeneration strategy based on
human cardiac stem cells isolated from
heart failure patients. Understanding the
role of aging and disease onset will allow
development of novel strategies for
enhancing human cardiac stem ability to
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General Lab
Skills
Biology
Nora Engel noraengel
@temple.e
du
TUSM Fels
Institute for
Cancer
Research
Genetics and Epigenetics of sex-
specific expression patterns in
early embryogenesis
We are investigating differences between
male and female embryonic stem cells
and the mechanisms by which these
early differences are established.
Epigenetic assays will be performed to
detect the impact of sex on
differentiation of the cells.
Fels
Institute for
Cancer
Research
Basic
laboratory
skills, such
as pipetting
and making
solutions
required.
Biology,
Biochemistr
y
Parkson Lee-
Gau Chong
pchong02
@temple.e
du
TUSM Medical
Genetics
and
Molecular
Biochemistr
y
Design of Novel Liposomes for
Drug Delivery
The goal of this research is to design
novel liposomes for targeted drug
delivery to treat cancers. We will use
bipolar tetraether lipids (BTL) as the
matrix lipids and polyethylene glycol
(PEG)-linked conventional lipids as the
minor component to make liposomes
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Science
Campus
GPA,
research
interest -
Basic chem.
lab skills
Chemistry,
Biology,
and Physics
Parkson Lee-
Gau Chong
pchong02
@temple.e
du
TUSM Medical
Genetics
and
Molecular
Biochemistr
y
Novel Membranes for Targeted
Drug Delivery/Controlled
Release and Other
Technological Applications
Such As Artificial
Photosynthesis
Project 1: Archaeal bipolar tetraether
liposomes (BTL) are remarkably stable
and robust biomaterials, holding great
promise for technological applications.
They can be used as targeted carriers,
slow-release drug carriers, biosensors,
microbubbles for imaging and diagnosis,
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having
passion in
science and
technology;
eager to
learn new
things;
Chemistry,
Biology,
Physics,
Bioengineer
ing
Prasun
Datta
dattapk@te
mple.edu
TUSM Neuroscien
ce
Cross-talk between HIV-1 and
glucose metabolism
Elucidate mechanism(s) by which HIV-1
protein Vpr modulates macrophage
glucose metabolism. 2. Elucidate
mechanism(s) by which HIV-1 protein Tat
modulates microglia and astrocyte
glucose metabolism.
If significant progress is made by the
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Willingness
to learn
new
techniques.
- Prefer
prior
experience
Biology,
Neuroscien
ce,
Biochemistr
y
Prasun
Datta
dattapk@te
mple.edu
TUSM Neuroscien
ce
Regulation of glutamate
transporter EAAT2 in the
context of NeuroAIDS
Research focuses on determining the role
of HIV-1, cytokines and drugs of abuse in
the regulation of glutamate transporter
expression in astrocytes, microglia and
macrophages. If significant progress is
made by the student then he/she will be
allowed to submit an abstract to a
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Campus
Selection
criteria are
good
organizatio
nal skills,
interest in
learning
Biology,
Neuroscien
ce,
Biochemistr
y
Qiang Zeng
qzeng@temple.edu
CST CIS Machine Learning and its
Application to Program
Analysis
This is an exciting research project that
explores to apply machine learning
techniques to perform program analysis
for the purpose of finding program
vulnerabilities. My research interest is
Software and Systems Security. Thus, we
have some other interesting security
Main
Campus
Coding and
passion in
research
CS or IST
Rachel
Spigler
rachel.spigl
er@temple.
edu
CST Biology The impact of inbreeding on
plant population growth
What factors influence whether
populations of organisms increase,
remain stable, or decline to extinction?
This project will investigate how genetic
factors (inbreeding) might impact
population growth of a native wildflower
plant. This is a field-based project carried
Field
locations in
PA and MD
Enthusiasm
and
attention
to detail.
Ability and
willingness
to perform
Biology,
Environme
ntal Science
Rachel
Spigler
rachel.spigl
er@temple.
edu
CST Biology Chemical analysis of floral
nectar
Floral nectar is a critical resource for
animal pollinators, essential for
metabolism, growth, and reproduction.
Plant species can vary markedly in both
the quantity and quality of nectar they
offer. We will be collecting nectar from
various species in wild populations and
Main
Campus
Strong
background
and
interest in
chemistry.
Ability to
travel
Biology,
Chemistry
Rachel
Spigler
rachel.spigl
er@temple.
edu
CSTq Biology Plant-pollinator interactions Nearly 90% of flowering plants rely on
animal pollination for successful seed
production, including 75% of the world’s
leading food crops. For pollinators,
nectar and pollen represent an essential
resource for metabolism, growth and
survival. We are studying dynamics of
Main
Campus
Enthusiasm
and
attention
to detail.
Ability to
perform
intense
Biology,
Environme
ntal Science
Raza Zaidi zaidi@tem
ple.edu
TUSM Fels
Institute for
Cancer
Research
molecular mechanisms of
Melanomagenesis
Melanoma is the deadliest type of skin
cancer, which originates from the
pigment (melanin)-producing cells
(melanocytes) in the skin. Approximately
85% of melanomas are directly caused by
the UV radiation from the sun and
artificial tanning beds. However, the
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Highly
motivated
individuals
who have
the passion
for
molecular
Biochemisr
y or Biology
Richard
Katz
Richard.Kat
z@fccc.edu
FCCC Fox Chase
Cancer
Center
Organization of chromatin
within the cell nucleus
The most striking feature of the
eukaryotic nucleus is the spatial and
functional organization of chromatin into
two fundamental units: euchromatin
(open, active) and heterochromatin
(closed, Inactive). Heterochromatin is
localized largely in a compartment at the
Fox Chase
Cancer
Center
Biology
Ross Wang rosswang@
temple.edu
CST Chemistry Chemical probes to study post-
translational modifications
Chemical biology approaches to the
mechanism study, diagnosis, and
treatment of human diseases
II. Chemical proteomics to identify key
proteins for the onset of cancer and
inflammatory disorders.
Main
Campus
Having
completed
General
Chemistry,
Organic
Chemistry I
with a
Chemistry,
Biology,
Biochemistr
y,
Pharmaceu
tical
Ross Wang rosswang@
temple.edu
CST Chemistry Development of novel imaging
agents for image-guided cancer
therapy
Chemical biology approaches to the
mechanism study, diagnosis, and
treatment of human diseases
Main
Campus
Having
completed
General
Chemistry,
Organic
Chemistry I
with a
Chemistry,
Biology,
Biochemistr
y,
Pharmaceu
tical
Slobodan
Vucetic
vucetic@te
mple.edu
CST CIS Data Science Scientific and technological advances
have allowed us to collect massive
amounts of diverse types of data. There
is an increasing recognition that data
created by scientists, mobile apps,
internet, social media, crowdsourcing,
healthcare could be translated into
Main
Campus
Some
programmi
ng
experience,
good math
background
-
Any CST
major
might find
this project
valuable
Sudhir
Kumar
s.kumar@t
emple.edu
CST iGEM and
Biology
Software development and
Bioinformatics
We develop software (including
smartphone apps) for analyzing
biological data in the fields of Genomics
and Medicine. See
www.megasoftware.net and
www.kumarlab.net for examples. All
developments will be in a new institute
Main
Campus
Knowledge
of
computer
programmi
ng and/or
app
developme
All majors
Sudhir
Kumar
s.kumar@t
emple.edu
CST iGEM and
Biology
Personalized medicine and
evolutionary link between DNA
and disease
We all have many DNA differences from
others. Which of these personal
differences cause disease? We use
computers to study disease variation in
humans and compare it to differences
humans show with other species. We
also build predictive methods and tools.
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Campus
Interest in
the field,
knowledge
of
computers
All majors
Sudhir
Kumar
s.kumar@t
emple.edu
CST iGEM and
Biology
Genomics, Medicine, and
Evolution (computer based)
Students will carry out biological and
biomedical research using computers
with emphasis on DNA data analysis.
Biomedical questions will be focused on
Genome Medicine. Biological questions
will be on building the tree of life.
Depending on the student's background,
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Campus
Freshmen
and
sophomore
s with
interest in
biology,
medicine,
Biology,
Computers,
Physics,
Anthropolo
gy,
Pharmacy,
Chemistry
Sudhir
Kumar
s.kumar@t
emple.edu
CST Institute for
Genomics
and
Evolutionar
y Medicine
Genomic Medicine and Tree of
Life
Evolutionary analytics of mutations,
genomes, and species is the primary
focus of my research group. We use
integrative and comparative approaches
to make fundamental discoveries in the
fields of medicine, evolution and
genomics. The common theme of all our
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Campus
Prefer
freshmen
or
sophomore
s interested
in devoting
multiple
Biology,
Computer
Science,
Chemistry,
Physics,
Biomedical
engineeringSunil
Karhadkar
sunil.karhadkar@tuhs.temple.edu
Lewis
Katz
School
of
Medicin
e
Surgery BK virus nephropathy in post
renal transplant biopsy
Analysis of BK virus induced injury in
transplant allografts after renal
transplantation. This includes study of
immunostains and patterns of
glomerular and tubular injury and
correlation with immunosuppression
post renal transplantation. Analysis will
Heath
Science
Campus
biology,
biochemistr
y,
chemistry,
immunolog
y
Sunil
Karhadkar
sunil.karha
dkar@tuhs.
temple.edu
LK
School
of
Medicin
e
Surgery Correlation of pre transplant
renal allograft histology with
transplant outcomes after
deceased donor renal
transplantation
Analysis of donor renal histology with
regard to glomerulosclerosis, vascular
changes in intra renal blood vessels and
fibrosis; generation of pathological
composite score and its correlation with
short term and long term renal allograft
function
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Science
Campus
biology,
immunolog
y
Sunil
Karhadkar
sunil.karha
dkar@tuhs.
temple.edu
LK
School
of
Medicin
e
Surgery /
Abdominal
Transplant
Obesity and Frailty as risk
factors for adverse outcomes
after renal transplantation
Study and analysis of indices of frailty as
determinants of adverse outcomes after
renal transplantation. This will involve
review of bioinformatics data and
statistical analysis and correlation with
serum markers of renal failure, morbidity
and graft loss
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Science
Campus
biology,
biochemistr
y
Sunil
Karhadkar
sunil.karha
dkar@tuhs.
temple.edu
School
of
Medicin
e
Surgery /
Abdominal
Transplant
Hypothermia in donors for
organ transplantation and
effects on allograft outcomes
Hypothermia is often utilized to minimize
cerebral injury after cardiac arrest.
Progression to brain death after cardiac
arrest and subsequent organ donation
and recovery is associated with variable
outcomes from the procured allografts.
The duration of hypothermia and the
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Biology,
biochemistr
y,
neuroscien
ce
Wenhui Hu
whu@temple.edu
School
of
Medicin
e
Center for
Metabolic
Disease
Research,
Departmen
t of
Pathology
Molecular mechanisms of
hypothalamic neurogenesis
and neural metabolic
syndrome
The research interest in Dr. Hu’s lab
focuses on the role and mechanisms of a
novel protein NIBP, which regulates NFkB
signaling and trans-Golgi networking.
Mutation of NIBP contributes to mental
retardation, autism, obesity and stroke.
In particular, NIBP knockout mice
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Science
Campus
Motivation
for science,
responsible
and reliable
Neuroscien
ce, Biology,
Psychiatry,
Bioengineer
ing,
Computer
science Wenhui Hu
whu@temple.edu
School
of
Medicin
e
Departmen
t of
Pathology
and Lab
Med
Target-specific delivery of
CRISPR/Cas9 genome editors
to Disease-relevant cells
CRIPSR/Cas9 genome editing has been
drawing extensive attention in both
science and public. It has revitalized the
gene and cell therapy. A large number of
exciting and promising preclinical studies
escalate the potential of genome editors
to treat patients with genetic diseases,
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Science
Campus
High
motivation
for science,
responsible
and
reliable,
hard-
Molecular
biology,
Genetics,
Biology,
Neuroscien
ce
Xavier
Grana
xgrana@te
mple.edu
TUSM Fels
Institute for
Cancer
Research
Understanding Substrate
Specificity of Protein
Phosphatases and their
regulation in normal and
cancer cells
There are various projects available that
deal with the characterization of the
substrate specificity of the B55α/PP2A
holoenzyme and its regulation in cells.
(1) B55α/PP2A holoenzyme substrate
specificity This project focuses on
determining the determinants of
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Motivation
for Science
and
Research
Background
knowledge -
Previous
Biochemistr
y, Biology,
Bioinformat
ics -
Genetics
and/or
BiochemistrXiaojiang
Du
dux@templ
e.edu
CST CIS Mobile cloud computing. Mobile cloud computing is one of today's
hottest new technology markets. In
mobile cloud computing, users lease
computing/storage services from cloud
service providers, and access the cloud
from their mobile devices (smart phones,
tablets). Gartner (2011) predicts that
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Campus
Good
programmi
ng skills -
High GPA -
Solid math
background
- Good
CS/IST/Mat
h-CS majors
Xiaojiang
Du
dux@templ
e.edu
CST CIS Security and Privacy Issues of
Android Phones/Tablets
In this project, the undergraduate
student will work with Dr. Du and his
Ph.D. students on Security and Privacy
Issues of Android Phones/Tablets. First
we will identify possible attacks on
Android Phones security and privacy.
Second, we will design effective security
Main
Campus
Good
programmi
ng skills -
Good
communica
tion skills
Team
CS
Xiaojiang
Du
xjdu@temp
le.edu
CST CIS Internet of Things (IoT)
Security
Internet of things (IoT) have approached
us in the last few years. For example,
Apple Inc. released its first smart watch
in April, 2015; Nest Labs (acquired by
Google in 2014) released its 3rd
generation learning thermostat in
September 2015. In October 2015,
Main
Campus
Good
programmi
ng skills
High GPA
Sound
math
background
CIS, Math
Xiaoxing Xi Xiaoxing@t
emple.edu
CST Physics Fabrication and studies of
superconducting thin films for
device applications
We work mainly with superconducting
thin films for device applications at small
and large scales. For this purpose, films
of magnesium diboride (MgB2) and
various layered oxides are grown with
different deposition methods in our lab.
The films are characterized in terms of
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Campus
Interested
in research,
hard
working,
aptitude for
careful
laboratory
physics,
engineering
Young-Jin
Son
yson@tem
ple.edu
TUSM Anatomy
and Cell
Biology
Restoring Motor and Sensory
Circuits after Peripheral Nerve
Injury
We are currently carrying out two lines
of translation-oriented research using
clinically relevant mouse models, aiming
to restore motor and sensory functions
after peripheral nerve injury. Although it
is commonly believed that the peripheral
nerve regenerates, recovery from human
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Neuroscien
ce, Biology,
Chemistry,
Premed
Zoran
Obradovic
zoran.obra
dovic@tem
ple.edu
CST CIS - Data
Analytics
Center,
Computer
and
Information
Science,
Predictive analytics in big data Predicting the system behaviors by
analyzing big data. Applications include
social networks, medicine, climate and
environment. For more details see
http://www.dabi.temple.edu/~zoran/
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Campus
Interdiscipli
nary
interests;
Self-
motivation;
Problem
solving
Computer
Science,
Statistics,
Physics,
Biology,
Chemistry,
Pharmacy,
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