Opportunity Details

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Faculty Information
	Allen Taylor
	allen.taylor@tufts.edu
	Director fo Lab for Ntr. and Vis. Res.
	P: (617) 556-3156
	F: (617) 556-3132
Address:
	711 Washington St
	Boston , MA 02111

Opportunity:
	aging/cell biology/ophthalmology/nutrition research
Summary:
	to explore relations between: 1) The ubiquitin proteaolytic pathway adn regulation of cell cycle 2) relationships between proteolysis, dietary carbohydrate, and cellular function with specific emphasis on eye lens and retina function
Contact Via:
	Phone
What is the timeframe for this research opportunity?
	open to discussion
Prerequisities for students?
	Organic chemistry
Responsibilities for students?
	must have some familiarity with SDS gel electrophoresis, rudimentary assays for enzyme activities. Must be good with simple math and be precise and accurate