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A postgraduate research opportunity at the University of Otago.

Details

Close date
Wednesday, 8 November 2023
Academic background
Health Sciences, Sciences
Host campus
Christchurch
Qualification
PhD
Department
Medicine (Christchurch)
Supervisor
Associate Professor Chris Pemberton, Associate Professor Tim Yandle, Professor Mark Richards

Overview

Potential topics

  • Identification of new circulating peptides: their biological activity and diagnostic applications
  • Effect of hormones on, and their responses to, bone growth
  • Biochemical and metabolic studies of BNP related peptides and their measurement in cardiovascular disorders
  • Studies of vasoactive hormones in isolated perfused hearts
  • Cytokine signalling, neurohormones and intracellular signalling pathways in experimental myocardial infarction
  • The role of hormones regulating metabolism in cardiovascular disease
  • Neurohormonal aspects of cardiovascular disease - clinical studies
  • Neurohormonal aspects of cardiovascular disease - laboratory studies

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Contact

Associate Professor Chris Pemberton
Emailchris.pemberton@otago.ac.nz

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