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A postgraduate research opportunity at the University of Otago.

Details

Close date
Tuesday, 31 December 2024
Academic background
Health Sciences
Host campus
Dunedin
Qualification
Master's, Honours
Department
Pathology (Dunedin)
Supervisor
Dr Kunyu Li, Dr Kevin ly, Professor Antony Braithwaite

Overview

New Zealand has one of the highest incidences of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in the world. Currently, IBD can only be managed but not cured. The exact aetiology and pathologic events that drive chronic inflammation in IBD are currently unknown.

Using a mouse model of colitis, we found that overexpressing an analogue of the human Δ133p53 variant, Δ122p53, upregulated bowel inflammation and immune infiltration.

This project is suitable for postgraduate students who have a solid background in immunology and gut ecology or inflammation.

Students with research experience in laboratory mouse manipulation and monitoring, tissue dissection/digestion, RNA analysis of faecal material, and histological analysis are desired.

Depending on the student’s performance and the availability of research funding, this project could be continued for a higher degree.

Previous experience in laboratory mouse handling is essential for a MSc degree and above.

Close date

This postgraduate research opportunity closes on Tuesday 31 December 2024.

Contact

Kunyu Li
Tel +64 21 155 9148
Emailkunyu.li@otago.ac.nz

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