The Liang Laboratory in the Department of Biochemistry at Emory University School of Medicine hosts the Summer Research Programs and recruits summer interns annually. Dr. Liang's laboratory focuses on the mechanistic studies of macromolecular machinery and traditionally challenging biological systems using cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM), the technology that won the 2017 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Emory just established a new state-of-the-art cryo-EM core facility, which is the first single-particle cryo-EM core in the state of Georgia, and the Liang laboratory is next to the core. The program will emphasize the training of scientific research to enrich your science and engineering background. Both undergraduate and graduate-level students can apply. You will be working under the guidance of experienced postdoctoral fellows, and we will have regular meetings to review your experience and present your work.
The program participants are expected to experience the biochemistry, molecular, and structural biology research work in the laboratory. Contribute to the following activities: shadow and assist lab personnel with the analysis of the biological data and performance of basic biochemical experiments, such as running regular PCR, E. coli cell culture, running DNA and protein gels, attending group meetings, and presenting literature and your experience, etc.
The enrollment of the summer research program usually takes place in the Spring semester of each year. We will schedule interviews of selected candidates on a rolling basis until all positions are filled, so early applications are encouraged. Any inquiries regarding the Liang lab Summer Research Program, please email Dr. Liang. Thank you!