Devany Shikiar
Mary Gates Research Scholar
Winter 2022
Major: Psychology
Mentor: David Perkel, Biology, Otolaryngology
Project
Neuronal Network in the Avian Lumbosacral Region
I am investigating the network of nerves that seem to cross the midline of the avian spine through the glycogen body in the lumbosacral (LSO) region. I have been using IHC and tracer methods to identify if these nerves are sensory neurons or other.
What I learned
I have learned so many fascinating things throughout my time in this research! As a psychology major and Spanish minor, I never really had much experience in the wet lab nor in avian neuroscience. I have since had the opportunity to learn a plethora of laboratory procedures and obtain a deeper understanding of molecular biology.
Advice for future applicants
Bring passion, curiosity, and confidence with you and you will succeed.
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