Sexual dimorphism of regulatory T cells in the neonate
Masters/PhD Project
Regulatory T cells (Tregs) are a crucial lymphocyte subset in establishing immune tolerance in early life. The different frequency and characteristics of Tregs may contribute to different health outcomes observed in male and female neonates. The candidate will analyse Treg data from various human infant cohorts in relation to clinical characteristics to determine if Tregs exhibit clinically relevant sexual dimorphism in the neonatal period.
This project can be undertaken as a Masters by Research or PhD. Candidates must meet the entry criteria for a masters or doctoral degree at the University of Auckland.
Desired skills
- Flow cytometry and clinical data analysis and interpretation.
Funding
Domestic and international PhD students can apply for University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarships. International PhD students eligible to study under the domestic fees policy pay the same tuition fees as domestic students.
Contact and supervisors
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Contact/Main supervisor
Application deadline: Accepting applications year-round.