Marna Ericson, Ph.D. - P.I.
Dr. Ericson joined the University of Minnesota Department of Dermatology in 1996 as part of the Clinical Research Division team. She is director of the research laboratory in Dermatology located in Diehl Hall and leads the Basic Science Fridays resident lecture series.
Her interests lie in imaging with special emphasis on single- and multi-photon laser scanning confocal microscopy. Her expertise in imaging has led to fruitful collaborations with other investigators outside the Department of Dermatology in the fields of infectious diseases, oncology, neuroscience, rheumatology, engineering, dentistry, and orthopedics.
Current research activities include cancer pain in a murine model, mechanisms of hair growth, tumor/T-cell interactions, mechanism of mammalian/tick infection, and second harmonic imaging of collagen.
Jamie Nugent
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Matthew Lee
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Mitchell Lee
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Nathan Gallus
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Breanna Posey - Student lab assistant
A senior at Bethel College MN, Breanna joined the Ericson lab in the summer of 2009 as part of the National Science Foundations Research Experience for Undergraduates Program (REU.)
Luke Freiburg
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Carrie joined the department in 2007 as a histology technician and researcher.
Her latest project is a collaboration with Nanocopoeia, Inc to determine the penetration of Rhodamine nanoparticles into the skin as compared with traditional formulations. Nanoparticles will be produced using the ElectronanosprayTM process and will be captured on PVA strips. The PVA strips and controls will be placed onto mouse skin. Penetration of particles will be analyzed by fluorescence microscopy. This pilot study will allow future development of other transdermal drugs, such as acne antibiotics. Her expertise lies in tissue preparation, H&E staining, immunohistochemistry, ELISA, and confocal microscopy. Additionally, she has training and experience in primary investigator responsibilities such as aquiring IRB approval and grant writing.
Carrie received her B.A. in music at St. Olaf College where she was an active harpist and percussionist. Currently, she attends St. George’s University Medical School in Grenada, West Indies. She is active in the Women in Medicine organization and Surgery Club on campus. Also, she is very interested in tropical dermatology and is working on forming a Dermatology Club to screen for skin cancer. She looks forward to traveling abroad next summer to promote public health.
Steffan Nye- Student Lab Assistant
Steffan joined the Ericson Lab Team on August 30th 2009.
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