Thesis supervisor: Andrea Heinzlmann
Location of studies (in Hungarian): ATE Abbreviation of location of studies: ATE
Description of the research topic:
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a lifelong disorder of neurocognitive development. Its etiology is still unclear, although many different theories have been proposed over the years. Several studies have previously shown that people with ASD show many hormonal and morphological differences observed in the central nervous system compared to the average population. In our experiments, we treat pregnant mothers with various chemical agents (e.g. valproic acid), and then the offspring of treated and untreated mothers are processed. Morphological differences in certain organs (e.g. brain, ovary) and various hormone levels of the offsprings are examined using immunohistochemical methods and radioimmunoassay.
The examination of morphological and endocrinological abnormalities can help to better understand the pathomechanism of ASD on the one hand, and the determination of morphological differences and hormone levels can help in the diagnosis of ASD on the other hand.
Required language skills: angol Further requirements: 1. veterinary degree
2. English language skills (at least B2 level)
3. problem-solving ability and computer skills
4. commitment to research work
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