Description
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative condition affecting the central nervous system. There are over 33,000 people living with MS in Australia. There are a number of established risk factors including Epstein Barr Virus, genetic predisposition, high BMI, low vitamin D status and smoking. Further work is need to better understand their interaction and additional factors that are increasing the prevalence of MS. This project involves analysis various epidemiological factors in MS with a focus on understanding its impact in Australia.
Essential criteria:
Minimum entry requirements can be found here: https://www.monash.edu/admissions/entry-requirements/minimum
Keywords
neurology, neuroscience, multiple sclerosis, neuroinflammation, epidemiology, public health, clinical research
School
School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health / Hudson Institute of Medical Research
Available options
PhD/Doctorate
BMedSc(Hons)
Time commitment
Full-time
Part-time
Physical location
Monash Health Translation Precinct (Monash Medical Centre)
Co-supervisors
Dr
Nevin John
(External)
Prof
Thanh Phan