If current students at MSU are looking to get involved in research, I would strongly advise them to actively explore the research being conducted in their field of interest.
Hariharan Ramakrishnan
Physiology
Research Experience
Current
• Neurophysiology research assistant with 2 years of experience in Dr. Laumet's pain lab. Currently working on my own project investigating TRPv1 channels in mechanical and thermal pain sensitivity funded by a grant from the HC Jeffrey R. Cole Fund
Previous
• Presented at UURAF (Grand Prize 2022)
• Presented at Mid-SURE
• Natural Science Dean Research Scholar (2022, 2023)
Experience With
• Von Frey mechanical pain sensitivity test
• Hargreaves thermal pain sensitivity test
• Intraperitoneal and intraplantar injections
• Cardiac perfusion
• Tissue collection
• RNA isolation etc.
Campus Involvement
• VP of Finance for Alternative Spartan Breaks
• Treasure for Honors College Service Club
Post-Graduation Plans
• Pursue graduate school with plans to become a clinical researcher