Internships
Working in a research laboratory is one of the best ways to discover whether a career in science and research is right for you.
At SPPIN, students can explore a wide range of research topics, from organelle biology and neuronal transport to optical imaging, systems neuroscience, neurological and psychiatric disorders, and emerging therapeutic approaches.
The laboratory offers Master’s-level internship opportunities across several research groups. Each project is supervised by a principal investigator and may lead to a PhD.
No internship opportunities are available at this time
New opportunities are posted regularly based on the research teams’ activities. Feel free to check back on this page soon, or browse the projects offered by the team that interests you directly.
Study of the effects of repetitive trans-spinal magnetic stimulation on functional and tissue recovery
This study investigates whether repetitive trans-spinal magnetic stimulation (rTSMS) can reduce inflammation, promote remyelination, and improve functional recovery in a mouse model of transverse myelitis, an inflammatory demyelinating spinal cord disease.
Skills needed : animal testing, confocal microscopy, programming
Identification and study of partners of C9orf72-SMCR8-WDR41 complex associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
This project investigates the molecular partners of the C9orf72-SMCR8-WDR41 complex linked to ALS, using proximity biotinylation and proteomics to uncover its functions during amino acid starvation.
Skills needed : cell culture, confocal microscopy, co-immunoprecipitation, proteomics data analysis
Regulation of affective states by bimodal GABAergic transmission in the mouse Medial Habenula
This project explores how bimodal GABAergic signaling in the medial habenula regulates affective states, combining ex vivo electrophysiology and in vivo optogenetics in mice.
Skills needed : patch clamp electrophysiology, optogenetics, fiber photometry, behavioral testing
Development of New Molecular Strategies for the Treatment of Rett Syndrome in mutant mice
This study explores new therapeutic strategies for Rett syndrome, combining MeCP2 gene therapy with focused ultrasound and importin pathway manipulation to improve treatment efficacy in mutant mice.
Skills needed : molecular biology, mouse behavioral profiling, immunofluorescence, RNA-seq
Undergraduate interships
Internships are also open to undergraduate students (L2 – L3). There are no listed projects at this level — availability depends on each team’s current research activity and capacity.
The best way to apply is to reach out directly to the team leader whose work aligns with your interests.
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Can’t find a matching project? Get in touch — other opportunities may be available depending on your profile.