Name: Michael Jungwirth

Title of Program: A Combined Academic and Technical Program in Neurobiology and Associated Research.

E-mail Address: mjungwir@utk.edu

Hometown: Knoxville, TN

Year: Freshman

Anticipated Graduation Date: May, 2011

Description of Program: My program combines academic and technical aspects of neurobiology and associated research. The classes that I plan to take will provide important information for my research of the neurological disease DYT1 Dystonia.

Departmental Emphases: Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology; Psychology

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Prosser BCMB and Dr. Goodchild BCMB

Plans after graduation (career, graduate/professional school, etc.): I hope to gain admission into a MD/PhD program

Other Academic Interests: Chemistry

Prior Enrollment at Other Colleges or Universities: n/a

Study Abroad: n/a

Research Experiences or Internships: I have been doing research in Dr. Goodchild’s lab since the beginning of the 2007-2008 school year.

Part-time employment; Hobbies; Campus Clubs/Activities: I work in Dr. Goodchild’s lab through the work study program, Alpha Epsilon Delta, International Roommates Program, Skiing (Nordic and Alpine), Golf, Tennis, and Ping Pong

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