Amalie JohannsenEpigenetics of early human development: From molecular mechanisms to regenerative medicine
Epigenetics of early human development: From molecular mechanisms to regenerative medicine
About the Project The 46th chromosome in XX female mammals, the second X, has to be switched off. That way females equalize gene dosage of X-linked genes with XY males. … Read More Read More
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Miguel PereiraFree Circulating Histone Variants and Their Complexes in Biofluids as Novel Markers of Diseases
Free Circulating Histone Variants and Their Complexes in Biofluids as Novel Markers of Diseases
About the Project Affiliation: Masaryk University, Faculty of Medicine Study program: PhD program Biomedical Sciences Specialization: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Workplace: International Clinical Research Center- Center for Translational Medicine (CTM), … Read More Read More
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Raelyn MillerMolecular mechanisms of the increase in maximal aerobic capacity (VO2max) with regular exercise
Molecular mechanisms of the increase in maximal aerobic capacity (VO2max) with regular exercise
About the Project Performing regular exercise is crucial for good health and wellbeing, whereas failing to perform sufficient exercise increases the risk of diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 … Read More Read More
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Isabell BakerGenetic 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:Novel disease genes in brain development and decline
Novel disease genes in brain development and decline
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:Exploring a novel neurodevelopmental disease gene using a zebrafish model
Exploring a novel neurodevelopmental disease gene using a zebrafish model
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
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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
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Brianna MolicDiagnostics for FMF patients and carrier survival in pandemics
Diagnostics for FMF patients and carrier survival in pandemics
About the Project Background Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is a rare inherited genetic disease where patients acquire a mutation on the pyrin gene leading to excessive inflammasome activation and excessive … Read More Read More
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Rishikesh GuptaInvestigating the role of oxidative metabolites in joint destruction in osteoarthritis
Investigating the role of oxidative metabolites in joint destruction in osteoarthritis
About the Project We are seeking a motivated researcher to work on a pioneering project investigating the role of oxidative stress in alkaptonuria (AKU) and associated conditions. AKU is a … Read More Read More
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