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Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

International Society for Tryptophan Research

Lena Brundin, M.D., Ph.D., seeks to hire a full-time research technician to be a key part of the research team. The lab investigates how inflammation in the periphery and the central nervous system can give rise to symptoms of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts/behavior. The candidate selected for this role will work within the lab and adhere to given experimental protocols, focus on working with clinical samples, record and analyze the results in a presentable fashion, and be an author on scientific publications. Learn more here.