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PhD Scholarships for the Centre for Advanced Imaging
This project, led by Professor David Reutens and Dr Min Chen, will use a combination of imaging and inflammatory molecule profiling in a preclinical model of traumatic brain injury (TBI) to assess a novel monoclonal antibody therapy to prevent the development of post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE). TBI is a significant health issue and is frequently complicated by the development of epilepsy. There are currently no clinically proven preventive or disease modifying therapies for post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE) and anticonvulsants have consistently failed to prevent epileptogenesis, the pathological process that leads to the development and progression of spontaneous recurrent epileptic seizures.
The project, led by Associate Professor Jeffrey Harmer and Professor Bostjan Kobe, aims to develop new tools to reveal the structure and dynamics of complex protein systems within their native environment by combining innovative biochemistry, new magnetic resonance spectroscopy and high performance computing. These tools will be applied to a selection of proteins involved in drug development (antibiotics) and disease (Streptococcus pneumoniae).
PhD Scholarships for the ARC Training Centre for Innovation in Biomedical Imaging Technology
The purpose of this national centre is to provide research training in the development of ‘smart’ probes and ‘smart’ scanning techniques in conjunction with industry partners. Students will undertake industry-driven research to overcome bottlenecks in the development and application of novel diagnostics, therapeutics and theranostics and to inform changes in regulatory policy that support industry growth. Scholarships will include an industry placement for one year.
CIBIT encompasses two major themes:
Theme 1: ‘Smart’ Probes: Diagnostics, therapeutics and theranostics for Precision Medicine in cancer.
Theme 2: ‘Smart’ Scanning: Harnessing the digital revolution to improve diagnostic imaging cost-effectively.
Applications are invited from outstanding and enthusiastic graduates with relevant backgrounds. Students may be domestic or international of high scholarly calibre and will have a First Class Honours degree, Masters degree or equivalent. Applicants must meet the requirements for admission into the UQ Graduate School PhD program (https://graduate-school.uq.edu.au/uq-research-degrees) and should also be eligible for a UQ Graduate School Scholarship (UQGSS) (https://graduate-school.uq.edu.au/scholarships).
Before applying, please ensure you have satisfied the necessary criteria. Please read the job and applicant eligibility carefully.
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