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A postgraduate research opportunity at the University of Otago.

Details

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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