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PhD Studentship: Sex differences in cerebrovascular responses to novel conditioning.

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Global Academy Jobs
Location
United Kingdom
Closing date
Apr 9, 2018

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Cerebral blood flow regulation is a key predictor of cerebrovascular disease risk in humans. Given that cerebrovascular disease rates differ between men and women across the life span, a better understanding of the role sex hormones have in brain blood flow regulation could have profound implications for effective prevention and treatment of cerebrovascular disease. To date however, mechanistic human studies investigating sex differences in cerebral blood flow regulation are limited.

This project will investigate sex-hormone related differences in cerebrovascular, cardiovascular and thermoregulatory responses to novel conditioning.

To examine this question a range of experimental approaches will be utilized including: imaging of extra- and intra-cranial cerebral arteries, cerebrovascular responsiveness, exercise testing, plus cardiovascular and thermoregulatory measurement techniques.

Applicants should have a strong background in human physiology, excellent practical laboratory skills and excellent interpersonal skills for dealing with healthy volunteers and patients.

Contact: Dr. R.A.I. Lucas Tel: 0121 414 6977 email: r.a.i.lucas@bham.ac.uk or Dr S.J.E. Lucas Tel: 0121 414 7272 email: s.j.e.Lucas@bham.ac.uk

To find out more about studying for a PhD at the University of Birmingham, including full details of the research undertaken in each school, the funding opportunities for each subject, and guidance on making your application, you can now order your copy of the new Doctoral Research Prospectus, at: http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/drp.aspx

 

Funding Notes

Applications from Home/EU and overseas students are welcomed.

Students are also welcome to apply with their own funding for this project, either through their own person funds or by securing a scholarship.

 

Eligibility requirements:

An Undergraduate Honours degree with a minimum classification of a 2.1 or equivalent and an English Language qualification for international students.

 

The University of Birmingham offers a number of competitive scholarships for students of the highest calibre.
 

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