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The Research Assistant supports laboratory studies of microglial replacement and tumor-immune interactions in murine models of pediatric glioma. The role also contributes to pediatric neuro-oncology clinical research, including treatment outcomes and neurocognitive effects, and helps connect laboratory findings with clinical observations through clinic and tumor board participation.
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Laboratory Research and Experimental Techniques Support experimental studies on microglial replacement and tumorimmune interactions in murine models of pediatric gliomaPerform molecular and cellular assays (PCR, Western blotting, ELISA, MTS assays, immunofluorescence)Conduct mammalian cell culture experiments evaluating gliomamicroglia interactions and inflammatory signalingPerform confocal microscopy and flow cytometry to characterize immune cell populations and microglial phenotypesAnimal Research Support Assist with mouse procedures for microglial replacement protocols and pediatric glioma tumor modelingEnsure all animal work complies with IACUC and UT Austin research standardsData Management, Analysis and Documentation Maintain detailed experimental records and analyze datasets using GraphPad Prism and RSupport preparation of manuscripts, abstracts, and scientific presentationsClinical Research and Translational Integration Participate in clinical research projects in pediatric neuro-oncology, including studies of treatment outcomes and neurocognitive effectsManage clinical datasets in REDCap, support regulatory documentation, and assist with HIPAA-compliant data collection and consentAttend pediatric neuro-oncology clinic and tumor board meetings to help connect laboratory findings with clinical observations
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