VU university medical center is recruiting 4 PhD students for projects on genetic skeletal and cardiac muscle disease. Many individuals are identified as carrier of a pathogenic gene defect (mutation). However, current treatment options for affected individuals are limited. Within the research projects we perform studies in mouse models, stem cell-derived models and tissue form patient cohorts, to unravel disease mechanisms and test new interventions. Projects are part of (inter)national collaborations and include state-of-the-art methodologies, and close collaborations with clinical departments.
As a PhD student you will work in an internationally orientated research enviroment, where your main tasks and responsabilities are:
Test research hypotheses of the projects on genetic muscle diseases;
Train MSc and BSc students who work with you on your project;
Write and publish the results with the goal to receive your PhD.