The Graduate Research Appointment (GRA) is a post-baccalaureate appointment for participants with an interest in biomedical research. The primary purpose is to provide a post-baccalaureate laboratory research experience that applies skills in science, technology, engineering or math to biomedical research including basic science or translational research. GRA participants will have the opportunity to participate in selected graduate classes and seminars while working in this role.

The Windland Smith Rice Sudden Death Genomics Laboratory is seeking post baccalaureate applicant for their research program. Dr. Ackerman’s research program is focused on the genetics, pathobiologic mechanisms, and development of novel treatment strategies for inherited cardiovascular diseases and sudden death related disorders, including long QT syndrome, catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia, Brugada syndrome, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and sudden death in the young.