Summer neuroscience research opportunity with the University of Maryland School of Medicine!

Silvio O. Conte Center
Maryland Psychiatric Research Center (MPRC)
University of Maryland School of Medicine

The Silvio O. Conte Center located at the Maryland Psychiatric Research Center (MPRC) invites
applicants for our 2015 Undergraduate Research Program. Our program provides undergraduate
students the opportunity to conduct research in preclinical and clinical laboratories at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

Our Center is organized in highly complementary and synergistic projects in preclinical and clinical
laboratories. We are providing new insights into the role of the tryptophan metabolite kynurenic acid in cognition, and examining inhibition of kynurenic acid formation as a novel strategy to overcome
cognitive impairments. Deficits in cognitive functions are a core symptom of pathology in
schizophrenia, a debilitating neuropsychiatric disorder affecting ~1% of the world population.

Student scholars will have the opportunity to spend their summer in a Silvio O. Conte Center affiliated lab performing neuroscience research. In addition to a mentored hands-on research experience, students will participate in a didactic lecture series, research and ethics discussions with faculty, literature journal club, a career development seminar, and a Scholars’ Research Day at the end of the summer. Throughout the summer, students will work and interact with various faculty, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and research assistants while gaining experience in preclinical and/or clinical research. Students will enhance their independent thinking and develop communication and presentation skills necessary to become a successful scientist.

Benefits:
-Summer scholars will receive a stipend for their 10-week commitment (June 1 – August 7)
-On-campus housing is available at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)
dormitory

Eligibility:
-Students with undergraduate student status during the program dates
-GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
-Ideal candidates have a strong interest in pursuing a graduate degree
-The University of Maryland, Baltimore is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Applications are due February 28, 2015.

To receive application materials, please contact our Program Director:
Ana Pocivavsek, Ph.D.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 410-402-7751

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