Project Code
MRCNMH26Ex Migdalska-Richards
Project Type
A particular strength of this project is that it combines both wet-lab work (microRNA profiling, cell culturing and transfection) and bioinformatics, allowing the student to acquire a valuable combination of skills that will be excellent preparation for their future career, be it in academia or elsewhere.
Research Theme
Neuroscience and Mental Health
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Summary
During this PhD, you will be one of the very first people to study the epigenetics of Parkinson’s disease. You will determine and functionally evaluate the first-ever comprehensive microRNA profile in different brain regions of individuals with Parkinson’s disease. This will involve combining the exciting areas of epigenetics, bioinformatics and molecular biology. This work will improve mechanistic understanding and suggest novel drug targets for this devastating condition.
Lead Supervisor
Dr Anna Migdalska-Richards
Lead Supervisor Email
a.migdalska-richards@exeter.ac.uk
University Affiliation
Exeter