Description
Gender identity is the gender with which a person identifies. Studies suggest that gender identity is affected by genetic, prenatal hormonal and/or postnatal social determinants. We are investigating the role of genes in people who experience gender incongruence/gender dysphoria. This project involves undertaking a genome-wide association study (GWAS) in the world’s largest cohort of transgender women. We have previously identified several gene variants associated with gender dysphoria in transgender women. See: Foreman M et al (2018) A genetic link between gender incongruence and sex hormone signalling. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 104:390-396.
Essential criteria:
Minimum entry requirements can be found here: https://www.monash.edu/admissions/entry-requirements/minimum
Keywords
gender identity, gene associations, sex hormones
School
School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health / Hudson Institute of Medical Research » Molecular and Translational Sciences
Available options
PhD/Doctorate
Masters by research
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
Vincent Harley