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Establishment and characterization of mice and human esophageal organoids under physiological and pathophysiological conditions

THESIS TOPIC PROPOSAL

Institute: University of Szeged
theoretical medicine
Doctoral School of Multidisciplinary Medical Scienses

Thesis supervisor: Viktória Venglovecz
Location of studies (in Hungarian): SZTE ÁOK Farmakológiai és Farmakoterápiás Intézet
Abbreviation of location of studies: ÁOK


Description of the research topic:

One of the most significant methodical breakthroughs of recent years has been the development of organoid cultures, which is biologically one of the most relevant models for clarifying the pathomechanism of some of the diseases. In this research project, we intend to study the role of ion transport processes in the development of esophageal diseases, such as Barrett esophagus or esophageal cancer, using organoids derived from the esophagus of mice and human.

Required language skills: English
Number of students who can be accepted: 1

Deadline for application: 2018-05-18

 
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