Name and Surname of the Supervisor: Eimina Dirvelytė
Institution (Company), Department: VU LSC-EMBL PI
Preliminary Topic: Development and application of an in vitro blood-brain barrier model
Short Description of the Internship Work: During the internship, the student will use molecular methods to thoroughly describe endothelial cells and their formed blood-brain barrier in vitro model, as well as investigate the ability of different delivery vectors to cross this barrier. The student will learn to work with mammalian cell cultures, immunocytochemical staining, microscopy imaging, analyze the obtained images, assess the permeability of the barrier model, and summarize the data.
Qualification Requirements (Degree): BSc
Application Deadline: 2025-06-01
Additional Comments: The call is for second-year molecular biology, biochemistry or neurobiophysics students. Candidates are requested to send a cover letter and transcript of grades by e-mail ().