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Oliver Bird Collaborative Centre at the University of Aberdeen

Studentships available, please contact:

Professor David Reid

University of Aberdeen, Department of Medicine & Therapeutics
University of Aberdeen
Polwarth Building
Foresterhill
Aberdeen AB25 2ZD
SCOTLAND

Tel: 01224 551154/554359
Email: d.m.reid@abdn.ac.uk

Integrated programme for research into the pathogenesis of bone and musculo-skeletal disease
Studentships examining potential therapeutic targets in rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and Paget's disease using basic molecular and cellular biology techniques backed by a complete educational and pastoral care package.

The students will build on previous successful studies into the genetics of the most common bone diseases and the complex interactions between genes, diet and exercise that influence bone mass and bone loss shortly after menopause. Students will use the latest imaging technology at the university to study the progressive destruction of bones and joints in arthritis and osteoporosis. Imaging will also be an essential feature in visualising how drugs called bisphosphonates act in cells to prevent bone loss. Stem cells - 'master' cells that generate new cells - are attracting worldwide scientific interest and students will carry out research into how a disturbance in the growth of these powerful cells could cause osteoarthritis.

Last Updated Mon, 3 November 2008