Robert Druzinsky
Email Address: druzinsk@uic.eduCollege: Dentistry Department: Anatomy and Cell Biology
Secondary Department: Orthodontics
Title: Clinical Associate Professor
Office: 565C Phone: 312-996-0406
Webpage: http://www.experts.scival.com/uic/expert.asp?n=Robert+Druzinsky&u_id=539
Participating in the Chancellor’s Undergraduate Research Awards program: Yes
Research Interest:
Bioinformatics; Evolution of mammals (particularly rodents and primates); functional anatomy and neurophysiology of mastication (chewing and biting); evolution and mechanical properties of teeth; plasticity of muscle (how muscles respond to increases and decreases in use). Techniques: animal dissections, immunohistochemistry, Western blots, microscopy Minimum time commitment in hours per week: 8-10 Qualifications of a Student:
Working knowledge of Labview essential; Preferences: honors college students with prior lab experience; experience with dissections; 3.0 minimum GPA; Work-Study eligible Brief Summary of what is expected from the student:
Enthusiasm, willingness to learn, self-motivation, interest in anatomy, evolution, and neuroscience. Contact researcher via URE Email Webform
