Description

The Department of Ophthalmology at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Biotechnician.

About the Opportunity

This position will assist Dr. Ezequiel Salido, an assistant professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. The laboratory is also part of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine at the Health Science Center, WVU. 

The research focuses on understanding the neuronal extracellular matrix (ECM), specifically examining how ECM components surrounding photoreceptors in the retina contribute to vision and are implicated in various ocular diseases. Our studies leverage a broad range of experimental approaches, including:
CRISPR-Cas9 animal models featuring mutations in ECM genes linked to human disorders
Immunohistochemistry, Western blot, PCR, Electroretinography (ERG)
In vivo retinal imaging, electron microscopy, super-resolution microscopy
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