Sergio DiazHarnessing the genetics of DNA methylation to understand context-specific gene regulation in disease
Harnessing the genetics of DNA methylation to understand context-specific gene regulation in disease
About the Project Genome wide association studies (GWAS) have discovered many genetic associations for traits and diseases. However, most GWAS signals reside in non-coding regions (outside genes), and it is … Read More Read More
Categories:
Zoey MartinezPhD Position: Discovery and characterization of novel prophages within human gut microbiome
PhD Position: Discovery and characterization of novel prophages within human gut microbiome
About the Project A PhD position is available to work with A/Prof. Jeremy J Barr at Monash University, School of Biological Sciences, in Melbourne, Australia. We are looking for a … Read More Read More
Categories:
Isabell BakerCharting new neuronal survival pathways in Parkinson’s disease
Charting new neuronal survival pathways in Parkinson’s disease
About the Project The Neurodegenerative and Lysosomal Disease Laboratory is interested in uncovering the unknown molecular and cellular mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly in the development of Parkinson’s disease and … Read More Read More
Categories:Genetic causes of novel neurodevelopmental disorders
Genetic causes of novel neurodevelopmental disorders
About the Project The Rare Disorder Genetics / Bicknell lab is interested in characterising novel genetic syndromes, with three core motivations: -the difference we can make to families with rare … Read More Read More
Categories:Identify novel approaches to combat multi drug resistant pathogens
Identify novel approaches to combat multi drug resistant pathogens
About the Project Our research is focused on recalcitrant ESKAPE ( Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter species) pathogens; especially hard-to-treat clinical isolates involved … Read More Read More
Categories:
Martins SotomayorInvestigating the genetic and environmental basis of laterality
Investigating the genetic and environmental basis of laterality
About the Project The aim of this PhD project is to investigate the genetic and environmental aetiology of behavioural and neurological manifestations of laterality. Specifically the project will involve: (1) … Read More Read More
Categories:Sometimes Correlation does Equal Causation: Developing Statistical Methods to Determine Causality Using Genetic Data
Sometimes Correlation does Equal Causation: Developing Statistical Methods to Determine Causality Using Genetic Data
About the Project There is a well-known mantra that correlation does not necessarily equal causation. This is why randomized controlled trials in which participants are physically randomized into treatment and … Read More Read More
Categories:
Brianna MolicEnhanced variant interpretation for the discovery of mechanisms underpinning Ophthalmic genomic disorders
Enhanced variant interpretation for the discovery of mechanisms underpinning Ophthalmic genomic disorders
About the Project This project will utilize large genomic sequencing datasets from the 100,000 genomes project and the UK BioBank to understand how genomic variation impacts the development and function … Read More Read More
Categories:The role of vitamin D3 in treating skin cancer and preventing drug resistance
The role of vitamin D3 in treating skin cancer and preventing drug resistance
About the Project During the last decade numerous studies have alluded to vitamin D 3 playing a role in the prevention of cancer. Recent clinical trials looking at the potential … Read More Read More
Categories:
Rishikesh GuptaCardiovascular and Neuromuscular Functions around the Clock: Harnessing Protective Endogenous Mechanisms towards Smarter Design of Novel Therapies and Interventions
Cardiovascular and Neuromuscular Functions around the Clock: Harnessing Protective Endogenous Mechanisms towards Smarter Design of Novel Therapies and Interventions
About the Project Optimal tissue and organ is essential for long-term health and quality of life. One such important regulator within the body is related to circadian rhythms, which control … Read More Read More
Categories: