Description
Oligodendrocytes play a vital role as supporting cells within the central nervous system, aiding in signal transmission among a plethora of other functions. They produce a specialised lipid sheath known as 'myelin,' which envelops axons of neurons, facilitating rapid signal conduction. Unfortunately, myelin sheaths are susceptible to damage in various neurological diseases, including multiple sclerosis. Our project focuses on investigating the mechanisms through which oligodendrocytes contribute to myelin regeneration in diseased conditions, while also exploring how the process of myelination is influenced by ageing.
Essential criteria:
Minimum entry requirements can be found here: https://www.monash.edu/admissions/entry-requirements/minimum
Keywords
Oligodendrocytes; Glia; Neuroscience; Plasticity; Multiple Sclerosis; Myelin, Demyelination; Remyelination
School
Biomedicine Discovery Institute (School of Biomedical Sciences) » Anatomy and Developmental Biology
Available options
PhD/Doctorate
Masters by research
Masters by coursework
Honours
BMedSc(Hons)
Time commitment
Full-time
Part-time
Top-up scholarship funding available
No
Physical location
15 Innovation Walk
Co-supervisors
Dr
David Gonsalvez