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Harnessing the uterine fluid-derived antimicrobial peptides in the fight against endometriosis

Description 
We still do not know why some women suffer from endometriosis and why it runs in some families. The clue could be in the uterine fluid. This project will investigate the antimicrobial peptides in uterine fluid and tissues from different stages of the menstrual cycle in women with and without endometriosis. Techniques: Protein assays- ELISA, Western Blotting, Immunofluorescence staining, FISH. This project will lead to a larger project.
Essential criteria: 
Minimum entry requirements can be found here: https://www.monash.edu/admissions/entry-requirements/minimum
Keywords 
endometriosis, microbes, antimicrobial peptides, diagnostic, therapeutics
School 
School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health / Hudson Institute of Medical Research
Available options 
PhD/Doctorate
Honours
BMedSc(Hons)
Short projects
Time commitment 
Full-time
Top-up scholarship funding available 
No
Physical location 
Monash Health Translation Precinct (Monash Medical Centre)
Co-supervisors 
Prof 
Caroline E. Gargett

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