Developing human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC) models of cerebral small vessel disease from skin biopsy tissue of patients with monogenic forms of SVD

PhD Studentship is available in the Stroke Research Group (Head Professor Hugh Markus) within the Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Cambridge. Applications are invited from exceptionally high calibre students (minimum entry 2:1). Professor Markus leads an internationally renowned research group studying the mechanisms underlying, and developing novel treatment approaches for, stroke and vascular cognitive impairment. There are particular strengths in genetics of stroke (both monogenic and polygenic stroke), and applying advanced imaging techniques to investigate the mechanisms underlying small vessel disease and vascular cognitive impairment

This project will look at these models that will provide novel insights into disease mechanisms and will be used for screening potential drug interventions. This project will be supervised by Dr Alessandra Granata.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Hugh Markus ([Email Address Removed]) or for the iPSC project to Dr Alexandra Granata ([Email Address Removed]).
Application for the Studentship should be made to the following email address: [Email Address Removed] and should include the following:
1) Which of the 2 studentships the applicant is interested in;
2) A CV;
3) A 1-2 page outline of why the applicant feels that they are a good candidate for the studentship

The successful candidate will be able to apply for graduate admission to the University of Cambridge and full details on how to apply will be provided. Candidates whose first language is not English are required to pass an English Test at a high level prior to their admission being confirmed.