Description
There are differences in fracture risk between ethnic groups in both men and in women across the globe. It is important to understand the underlying phenotype that contributes to these differences in order to be able to determine strategies for the prevention of osteoporosis and bone fragility in an ever-changing environment.
This project will involve analysing pQCT scans and assessing the differences in bone shape, size and composition in Indian vs Gambian men and women.
Essential criteria:
Minimum entry requirements can be found here: https://www.monash.edu/admissions/entry-requirements/minimum
Keywords
bone, ethnicity, bone mineral density, The Gambia, Africa, Global health, India, fracture
School
School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health / Hudson Institute of Medical Research » Medicine - Monash Medical Centre
Available options
PhD/Doctorate
Honours
Time commitment
Full-time
Top-up scholarship funding available
No
Physical location
Monash Medical Centre Clayton
Research webpage
Co-supervisors
Prof
Peter Ebeling