PhD Scholarship in Magnetic Resonance Microimaging of Cartilage
Scholarship Description
A Ph. D. project in Physics / Physical Chemistry is available at the Magnetic Resonance microimaging laboratory, QUT. Our MRI group is working on the development of novel techniques for microimaging of articular cartilage – a connective tissue that covers the articulating surfaces of long bones. The aim of this research is three-fold: (1) to improve the understanding of molecular architecture of cartilage biopolymers, collagen and proteoglycan; (2) to study the relationship between biopolymeric scaffold and the load-processing function of cartilage; and (3) to develop MRI techniques for early diagnosis of osteoarthritis – a debilitating disease of the joints that affects approximately 5% of the general population and costs Australia $9B a year in healthcare costs and lost productivity.
| Reference Number: | 3432 |
| Study Subject: | Magnetic Resonance Microimaging of Cartilage |
| Web Address: | http://www.rsc.qut.edu.au/future/scholarships/external.jsp |
| Provided By: | Queensland University of Technology |
| To be undertaken at: | Queensland University of Technology. |
| Level: | Post Graduate (Research) |
Availability
This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications until February 28, 2008.
Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is unspecified (per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.
Research Information
This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: CHEMICAL SCIENCES, MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES or PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Eligibility
This scholarship is for study in Australia.
Application Details
To apply for this scholarship you must apply direct to faculty. You can download a PDF with more information about about the scholarship here. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.
| Main Contact Dr Konstantin Momot Queensland University of Technology Phone: +61 7 3138 1173 Fax: +61 7 3138 2584 Email: k.momot@qut.edu.au Web Site: http://www.sci.qut.edu.au/about/staff/physchem/phys/momotk.jsp Address: Queensland University of Technology School of Physical & Chemical Science GPO Box 2434 Brisbane Qld, Australia 4001 |