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Are endometrial mesenchymal stem cells a better efficacious and safer blood-compatible MSC source?

Description 
Global Market Insights estimates the mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) market size to grow from USD 3 billion in 2022 to USD 10.3 billion by 2032 due to the rising prevalence of chronic diseases. As of 2023, more than 1500 MSCs-based clinical trials have been registered in ClinicalTrials.gov. Almost half of the application is delivered intravascularly. This project looks to 1) characterise the haemocompatibility profile of endometrial-derived MSC and 2) determine if they are compatible with human whole blood for intravascular mode of administration. This project utilises cell culture and in-vitro disease models of infection and inflammation (key culprits to most diseases) and assesses whether endometrial MSCs are safe to treat diseases through intravascular mode. Techniques: Stem cell isolation, sterile cell culture, flow cytometry, Western Blotting, RT-PCR, quantitative and qualitative measurement of clotting elasticity.
Essential criteria: 
Minimum entry requirements can be found here: https://www.monash.edu/admissions/entry-requirements/minimum
Keywords 
endometrila MSC, clotting, haemocompatibility, clinical application
School 
School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health / Hudson Institute of Medical Research
Available options 
PhD/Doctorate
Honours
BMedSc(Hons)
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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