BXYoder Fall 2017

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Chemistry Research 430

Fall 2017
Senior Biochemistry Major

Research Times

Monday 1-5 PM

CHEM 430-01 = 0.25 credit = 4 hours per week.

Proposed Research Project

Designing a Model Cell Membrane to Examine the Effects of Nanoparticles in Our Skin

General Information

Advisor: Audra Sostarecz
Other research student collaborators:
Other Research Collaborators:

Proposed Project Description (PPD)

Instruments to be used: Langmuir Monolayer Trough, Fluorimeter

References (2 minimum)

Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Skin Lipids: Effect of Ceramide Chain Lengths on Bilayer Properties Rakesh Gupta, Balarama Sridhar Dwadasi, and Beena Rai The Journal of Physical Chemistry B 2016 120 (49), 12536-12546.

Wertz, P. W. (2000). Lipids and barrier function of the skin. Acta Dermato-Venereologica, 807-11.

Research pledge

I, Brandi Yoder, have read the Chem/Bioc 430 course syllabus and understand the general structure and expectations of the research program. The above material was prepared after consultation, and in conjunction with my research advisor.