 |
The Clinical
Neuroscience Lab offers different training opportunities for Undergraduates,
providing them with experience that is valuable
when exploring their academic and career interests, enhancing their
education, and applying to graduate or medical school. Our lab
gives students hands-on experience with neuroimaging and training
in the neural mechanisms of schizophrenia. Opportunities for Undergraduate
Research include SRP, Psych 196 credit, and volunteering.
CNS LAB & CAPPS UNDERGRADUATE
RESEARCHER TRACKS
Please note that different opportunities are available at the
CAPPS program (a clinical research center) and at the CNS Lab (Neuroscience
related). Preference is given to UCLA students taking part in SRP,
196, or 199 courses. Volunteer positions are possible, tracks and
duties are similar.
Track
1: “Student Researcher”
Time Commitment = One Quarter
Duties could include:
| a. |
Navigate in unix and use MNI Display program |
| b. |
Mask human MRI scans (minimum of 10 cases) |
| c. |
Become familiar with anatomical brain structures in coronal,
axial and sagittal views |
| d. |
Work on special project assignments with specific CNS Graduate
Student |
Other important information:
| • |
CNS Student researchers may enroll in Psych 99
(SRP) |
| • |
CNS Student researchers working on special project assignments
with specific graduate students may enroll in Psychology 196 |
| • |
May attend Undergraduate Seminars on various topics, including
neuroscience, psychology, medicine, and graduate studies |
| • |
CAPPS and the CNS Lab do not accept psych 196 students with
only a one-quarter commitment. Only students working on special
assignments with a graduate student are eligible for 196 enrollment
with
a 1 quarter commitment. |
| • |
CAPPS does not accept SRP students for one quarter. |
| • |
Students who complete Track 1 may NOT request a letter of
recommendation. |
Track 2: “CAPPS/Neuroscience Research Assistant”
Time Commitment = Two Quarters
Duties could include:
| a. |
Navigate in unix and use MNI Display program |
| b. |
Mask human MRI scans (minimum of 20 cases) |
| c. |
Become familiar with anatomical brain structures in coronal,
axial and sagittal views |
| d. |
Work on special project assignments with specific CNS Graduate
Student |
or
| a. |
Learn and trace cortical landmarks, such as the
sulci and gyri |
| b. |
Complete reliability training on the medial and lateral surfaces |
| c. |
Trace cases |
| d. |
Assist in cleaning and/or coding of data related to CAPPS
projects |
| e. |
Work on special project assignments with specific CNS Graduate
Student |
Other important information:
| • |
May enroll in Psych 99 or a 196 course |
| • |
All students(CNS and CAPPS) are required to attend Undergraduate
Seminars on various topics, including neuroscience, psychology,
medicine, and graduate studies |
| • |
May request letter of recommendation, based on performance,
signed by the lab member student works with. |
Track 3: “CAPPS/Neuroscience Research Associate”
Time Commitment = Three Quarters (one school year)
Duties include:
| a. |
Assist graduate students in various research
projects, including those related to brain imaging, cognitive
neuroscience, clinical
symptomatology or family environmental factors within various clinical
populations, including CAPPS and Aftercare. |
| b. |
For imaging projects, the student must complete all levels
of training noted for Tracks 1 and 2 |
Other important information:
| • |
Required to enroll in a 196 course for at least
1 quarter of the year |
| • |
Required to attend Undergraduate Seminars on various topics,
including neuroscience, psychology, medicine, and graduate
studies |
| • |
May attend weekly Clinical Neuroscience Lab meetings and
monthly CAPPS case management meetings (only if applicable) |
| • |
May request letter of recommendation, based on performance,
signed by the lab member student works with and co-signed by
Dr. Cannon. |
| • |
May apply for the Clinical Neuroscience Scholar program,
a position given to outstanding undergraduate researchers,
at the end of
the 1 year tenure |
Track 4: “Clinical Neuroscience Scholar” or “Staglin
Scholar”
Time Commitment = Six Quarters (two school years) or Three Quarters
if already completed Track 3
Duties include:
| a. |
Assist graduate students in various research
projects, including those related to brain imaging, cognitive
neuroscience, clinical
symptomatology or family environmental factors within various clinical
populations, including CAPPS and Aftercare. |
| b. |
Pursue own research analysis under the supervision of a
graduate student. Such research could be used as part of a
199 or Honors
thesis project. |
Other important information:
| • |
Required to enroll in a 196 or 199 course for
2 quarters |
| • |
Applicants for PROPS or UC LEADS program will be considered
for this track |
| • |
Required to attend Undergraduate Seminars on various topics,
including neuroscience, psychology, medicine, and graduate
studies |
| • |
May attend weekly Clinical Neuroscience Lab meetings and
monthly CAPPS case management meetings (only if applicable) |
| • |
May request letter of recommendation, based on performance,
signed by the lab member student works with and co-signed by
Dr. Cannon. |
| • |
May be considered for an available staff position in the
Lab upon graduation |
|
|
