UNSW Research in Analysis of cardiac stem cell development by live cell imaging and microfluidics

Scholarship Description

The research goal will be to quantify and model the dynamics of adult cardiac stem cell differentiation by direct observation of their in vitro growth and development. Lineage development will be tracked by time-lapse fluorescence microscopy using cells isolated from strains of transgenic mice that express fluorescent protein reporters for regulators of cardiac stem cell fate. The PhD project will apply ‘lab-on-a-chip’ and automated image analysis techniques to develop high-throughput methods for acquiring cardiac stem cell lineage pedigrees. We are particularly seeking candidates with computing and bioinformatics training/experience. See website for application details.

Reference Number:	5516
Study Subject:	stem cell biology
Web Address:	http://www.victorchang.edu.au/public/PhDScholarships.cfm?cid=359
Provided By:	Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute
To be undertaken at:	University of New South Wales.
Level:	Post Graduate

Availability

This scholarship is offered on an ongoing basis to an unspecified number of people. Dates when to submit scholarship application are not specified.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD22500 (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: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES.

Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia.

Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must consult the scholarship web site. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

Main Contact Victor Chang Cardiac Research (Dr Robert Nordon) Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering Email: r.nordon@unsw.edu.au Address: University of New South Wales