Description
Fracture incidence is increased in patients with haemophilia (PWH), with disease severity affecting fracture risk. The underlying mechanisms of increased fracture risk in PWH is unknown, as are the age at which bone loss begins and whether this is greater than in the general population.
Therefore, the primary aim is to identify mechanisms of bone loss in patients with haemophilia A. Secondary aims include: assessing lean mass, muscle strength and physical function, and their effects on bone health; and investigating joint health and bone parameters at the knee, and whether these are risk factors for osteoporosis and fracture.
Essential criteria:
Minimum entry requirements can be found here: https://www.monash.edu/admissions/entry-requirements/minimum
Keywords
haemophilia, bone mineral density, muscle, joint, bone imaging
School
School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health / Hudson Institute of Medical Research » Medicine - Monash Medical Centre
Available options
PhD/Doctorate
Masters by research
Honours
BMedSc(Hons)
Time commitment
Full-time
Top-up scholarship funding available
No
Physical location
Monash Health Translation Precinct (Monash Medical Centre)
Research webpage
Co-supervisors
Prof
Peter Ebeling