Water Quality Researcher

Karen Beljan, BS '05, Environmental Engineering

A Lake Divided: Modeling DO in Onondaga Lake

Beljan, of Eden, New York, evaluated remediation alternatives to improve the water quality of Onondaga Lake, ultimately helping to develop a method to aerate the lake that would improve the water and ecosystem.

(Photo: KC Kratt, MFA '84)

Modulation Of Endothelial Cell Protein Expression By Inflammatory Mediators And Vitamin C

Disciplines

This project will test the hypothesis that vitamin C modulates the induction of proteins by inflammatory mediators in endothelial cells. This hypothesis is based on the results of previous experiments in our lab, which identified specific proteins whose expression in endothelial cells is altered by inflammatory mediators through redox-sensitive signaling pathways. The hypothesis is also based on our previous observation that vitamin C can accumulate in endothelial cells to levels that alter some redox reactions. The student will work under close supervision. The student will contribute to experimental design, manipulation of endothelial cell cultures, analysis of cell proteins, statistical analysis of data, and report writing.

Research Project Information

Date Open: Aug 28, 2008 to Dec 25, 2010
Suggested Skill Set: The student should have previous experience in a laboratory and have attended UB's Chemical Safety Training. The current project will help students develop skills in experimental design, cell culture, spectrophotometric analysis of proteins, Western blot analysis of proteins, data analysis, and scientific report writing. POSITION IS CURRENTLY FILLED
Compensation: Voluntary

Faculty / Professor Contact

Professor(s): John X. Wilson (jxwilson@buffalo.edu)
Department: Exercise and Nutrition Science