Genomics of disease and drug responses

Details

Close date

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Academic background

Health Sciences, Sciences

Host campus

Christchurch

Qualification

Honours

Department

Pathology and Biomedical Science (Christchurch)

Supervisor

Professor Martin Kennedy, Dr John Pearson

Overview

Our laboratory uses molecular genetics, genomics and bioinformatics techniques to study genetic factors that may contribute to risk of common diseases, and the responses to treatment of such diseases. We are particularly interested in understanding adverse drug reactions and use candidate gene analysis, or genome-wide approaches, to explore these questions. The project will be framed around an appropriate question that contributes to our research programme, tailored to fit the expertise and interests of the student, and will be defined nearer the time.

Preferred student expertise

Prefer student with good genetics theory component to degree. Mathematical or computational skills are an advantage.

Further information

This project is one of the many available at the University of Otago, Christchurch campus.

• Visit the University of Otago, Christchurch website for more information about the Honours programme
• Visit Professor Martin Kennedy's staff profile
• Visit Dr John Pearson's staff profile

Useful information

• Graduate research at the University of Otago
• Scholarships at the University of Otago

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