PhD position - University of Bristol, UK

A PhD position is available in the lab of Dr Rebecca Richardson, University of Bristol, UK - Development of zebrafish models to track endogenous exosome trafficking in response to cardiac injury. 

Exosomes are nano-vesicles released by cells as a form of intercellular communication. Exosomes have potential clinical applications to diagnose and treat cardiovascular diseases, but insufficient understanding of endogenous exosome trafficking remains an obstacle. This project aims to develop zebrafish models to visualise exosomes released by the heart in vivo. During this project the successful student will use cutting edge in vivo imaging, as well as cell culture and molecular approaches in collaboration with Prof Costanza Emanueli’s lab, University of Bristol, experts in exosome function and trafficking.

We are looking for a skilful and motivated student with good communication skills to work on this interdisciplinary project. This project is part of the MRC GW4 BioMed Doctoral Training Partnership and is available for a duration of 3.5 years.

The closing date for applications is January 14th 2016. Details on the application process are available here: http://gw4.ac.uk/biomed-dtp/

Any questions, please contact: rebecca.richardson@bristol.ac.uk