To teach the student how to interact in a biomedical research laboratory. Students will receive structured instruction in gross and microscopic anatomy and physiology of the auditory and vestibular system, and perform laboratory research on the molecular aspects of mechanotransduction and neurotransmission in the auditory, vestibular, and lateral-line systems. Biochemical and electrophysiological techniques include micro-fluoresence amino acid analysis, protein and peptide isolation, electrophysiological recording from afferent fibers, isolation and radioactive labeling of putative neurotransmitters and molecular cloning of neurotransmitter receptors. Prior consent of the instructor is required . A student may sign up for consecutive elective periods, if desired.
Investigators are present in the laboratory to supervise the student.
The student meets at least once per week with laboratory research director to review progress. Papers from journal file of coordinator. To teach student how to read a research report in a medical journal. To teach certain biomedical technical skills. To teach a student how to write an original research report.