Description
Stroke is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity. Bacterial infections are one of the most common complications following stroke. Bacterial urinary tract infections (UTIs) occur in one-quarter of stroke patients and are a risk factor for post-stroke mortality. However, the mechanisms underpinning increased susceptibility to, or severity of UTI following stroke have not been studied. This project aims to assess the effect of stroke on the epithelial barrier in the urinary tract and antibacterial immune responses.
Essential criteria:
Minimum entry requirements can be found here: https://www.monash.edu/admissions/entry-requirements/minimum
Keywords
Stroke, urinary tract infection, bladder, neurology, bacteriology, immunology, inflammation
School
School of Translational Medicine » Immunology and Pathology
Available options
PhD/Doctorate
Masters by research
Honours
BMedSc(Hons)
Time commitment
Full-time
Top-up scholarship funding available
No
Physical location
Alfred Research Alliance
Co-supervisors
Assoc Prof
Connie Wong