Pharmacokinetics of Metformin

Scholarship Description

A PhD scholarship is available from an ARC Linkage Grant for a highly motivated student to investigate the clinical pharmacokinetics of metformin in Type 2 diabetic patients. Metformin is a widely used drug to treat Type 2 diabetes, however there is insufficient evidence to support current guidelines in dosing metformin in patients with renal impairment. This research project will involve extensive use of population modelling programs to develop a decision-support tool to be used by clinicians.

Reference Number:	4474
Study Subject:	Clinical Pharmacology
Provided By:	University of New South Wales
To be undertaken at:	University of New South Wales.
Level:	Post Graduate (Research)

Availability

This scholarship is offered dependent on funds to one person. Open for applications until April 30, 2010.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD25000 (maximum per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid unspecified for the period of 3 years.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: Clinical sciences, Other medical and health sciences, Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences or Statistics.

Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia.

Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must apply direct to faculty. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

Main Contact Prof Richard Day (Director) Clinical Pharmacology Email: r.day@unsw.edu.au