Details
- Close date
- Friday, 3 April 2020
- Academic background
- Sciences, Health Sciences
- Host campus
- Christchurch
- Qualification
- PhD
- Department
- Pathology and Biomedical Science (Christchurch)
- Supervisor
- Professor Margreet Vissers
Overview
Of particular interest is the capacity of vitamin C in preserving neutrophil immune cell function.
Preferred student experience
These projects are suitable for students with a background in cell biology, biochemistry, genetics or nutrition.
Further information
This topic is one of many research opportunities in the Department of Pathology and Biomedical Science.
- Centre for Free Radical Research
- Department of Pathology and Biomedical Science
- Professor Margreet Vissers' staff profile
Useful information
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