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Metabolic disorders, psychosocial aspects and cardiac arrhythmias: data-analysis and clinical study
In recent years a bulk of evidence have been produced on the interlink between cardiac metabolism and risk of cardiac arrhythmias. Read more
Translating complex interventions for older people into routine service delivery
Do you want to address the critical gap between evidence and practice? Do you want to do cutting-edge research with interdisciplinary supervisors and develop a career as a research methodologist? If so, this studentship opportunity will appeal to you. Read more
Sleep, obesity and cardiometabolic health
Association of sleep, obesity and cardiometabolic health across the life course from childhood. About the research project. Cardiometabolic disease (cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes) is the leading cause of mortality worldwide, with premature deaths preventable. Read more
Investigating chronic plantar heel pain
Risk factors, predictors and phenotyping chronic plantar heel pain (CPHP) to improve treatment targeting. About the research project. Read more
Evaluating the clinical utility of osteoarthritis pain phenotypes
The impact of osteoarthritis pain phenotypes on health outcomes and their mechanisms. About the research project. https://www.utas.edu.au/our-research/research-degrees/available-projects/health-and-medicine/area/menzies-institute-of-medical-research/evaluating-the-clinical-utility-of-osteoarthritis-pain-phenotypes2. Read more
Comparative Effectiveness of Treatments for Osteoarthritis
About the research project. Osteoarthritis is a common joint disorder for which there is no cure. Recommendations for the symptomatic management of osteoarthritis include exercise, weight control, education, and self-management as the core treatment option. Read more
Using multi-omics to discover prognostic biomarkers for Multiple Sclerosis onset and progression
About the research project. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a devastating autoimmune neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system, caused by an interplay between environmental and genetic factors. Read more
Towards a Multivariate Biomarker-Based Diagnosis of sarcopenia in heart failure
Background. Sarcopenia and its underlying physiology in patients with heart failure (HF) may cause abnormal cardiac structure/function especially in those with so-called ‘cardiac cachexia’. Read more
Personalising thresholds of risk factor control for prevention of cardiovascular disease in subjects with diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a cardio-metabolic chronic condition with worldwide increase in prevalence and incidence. The control of glucose levels and of other risk factors, such as lipid levels and blood pressure, is essential to reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications. Read more
The persistence and transfer of human pathogens associated with plastic pollution in agriculture and food production systems
We are seeking a highly motivated student to carry out PhD research in the fields of environmental health, soil and agricultural science, and human pathogen ecology. Read more
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Statistical methods to improve the generalisability of published medical research results to a more ethnically diverse and representative population
Medical research studies are often conducted in samples of participants that are not representative of the general population. Read more
Using strandings data to assess the impact of multiple stressors on UK marine mammal populations
'APPLY THROUGH INSTITUTION LINK'. Almost all wildlife populations are exposed to multiple anthropogenic stressors, including chemical contaminants, noise and habitat disturbance. Read more
Inducing labour: exploring methods and prediction of success using routinely collected data
Over a third of UK pregnant women undergo induction of labour (IOL) to expedite birth. IOL practice patterns are changing but the supporting evidence-base is weak. Read more
Identifying individuals at high risk of Alzheimer’s disease
BACKGROUND. Dementia affects an estimated 353,800 Australians, with up to 80% being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Despite a major research effort, an effective treatment is not available. Read more
Surveillance, prediction and control of mosquito-borne zoonotic disease outbreaks in Australia: case studies on Ross River Virus and Japanese Encephalitis.
SYNOPSIS. Vector-borne diseases are responsible for a large proportion of the global infectious disease burden. In Australia this includes the endemic mosquito-borne disease Ross River Fever and the emergence of Japanese Encephalitis. Read more