Syndactyly Research

[nikkisorous]

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Do any schools have major research devoted to syndactyly? I currently work in a cell development lab and want to continue working on the genetic level to find more causes/prevention of this disorder. What options do I have?

 

[HowRUDoing]

Funny you should ask...

http://www.podiatrytoday.com/blogged/keys-correcting-syndactyly-and-avoiding-surgical-complications

 

[nikkisorous]

Interesting read, thank you for sharing. However I was referring to actually studying the developmental pathways that cause syndactyly not the surgical correction for it.

 

[pacpod]

I would suggest trying to get in contact with the researchers at the schools you are interested in for that specific of an interest. Check and see if there is anything related going on that you are interested in or if they would consider letting you start/continue your research.

If you aren't able to find contact information for the specific department you are interested in, I'm sure the admissions offices could point you in the right direction.

 

[nikkisorous]

The thing is both temple and dmu suggested waiting till 2nd year or the summer after 1st year due mainly to workload. Is that something that you as students feel is accurate? I'm really passionate about this field of study and don't really want to put it on hold for an entire year.

 

[pacpod]

The thing is both temple and dmu suggested waiting till 2nd year or the summer after 1st year due mainly to workload. Is that something that you as students feel is accurate? I'm really passionate about this field of study and don't really want to put it on hold for an entire year.

In most cases, I would tend to agree with the suggestion to wait until after first year to jump into research. The transition to this level of education can be difficult and it is typically best to allow yourself time to adjust before adding more commitments.

On the other side of the coin, it is only their suggestion to wait. If you find a researcher that is willing to take you on during your first year and you feel comfortable with the extra time commitment, go for it.

 

[nikkisorous]

In most cases, I would tend to agree with the suggestion to wait until after first year to jump into research. The transition to this level of education can be difficult and it is typically best to allow yourself time to adjust before adding more commitments.

On the other side of the coin, it is only their suggestion to wait. If you find a researcher that is willing to take you on during your first year and you feel comfortable with the extra time commitment, go for it.

Fair enough. I guess I won't know if I can manage it till classes start. Thank you very much for the input!