Description
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disorder affecting the brain and spinal cord. It encompasses both neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration. Three in four affected are women, typically diagnosed during a woman's reproductive years (20-40). Pregnancy improves outcomes in women with MS. However the mechanisms through which pregnancy is beneficial remains unknown.
Here we utilise magnetic resonance imaging and biofluid analysis to understand how pregnancy improves MS.
The data collection has begun.
Essential criteria:
Minimum entry requirements can be found here: https://www.monash.edu/admissions/entry-requirements/minimum
Keywords
multiple sclerosis, pregnancy, neuroscience, imaging, data science, women's health
School
School of Translational Medicine » Neuroscience
School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health / Hudson Institute of Medical Research
Available options
PhD/Doctorate
Time commitment
Full-time
Top-up scholarship funding available
No
Physical location
Alfred Centre
Co-supervisors
Dr
Nevin John