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Hello,
We are seeking a PhD candidate at the Liggins Institute, University of Auckland with Prof Jane Harding. Research at the Liggins Institute focuses on early life determinants of long-term health and covers a broad range of disciplines from basic science through to clinical trials and translational research.
Project Description:
MRI is increasingly being used in preterm newborns to assess early brain injury and brain maturation, but its relationship to later development is unclear. We plan to determine the relationship between early MRI and later development in children who as babies took part in clinical trials of additional nutrition, or of magnesium sulphate administration to prevent cerebral palsy. If early MRI is predictive of particular problems such as cerebral palsy, it could be used in the future to identify babies at risk and allow early intervention.
The project will involve neonatal MRI (DTI, fMRI and structural scans). Assessments of children at two years of age for cognitive, language, motor and executive function.
We are looking for candidates with a degree in a health, psychology or education-related discipline and some experience with MRI analysis.
For more information, see the Find a Thesis entry here: https://www.findathesis.auckland.ac.nz/research-entry/10464530
Thanks,
Eleanor Kennedy Research Fellow Liggins Institute
DDI +64 9 923 6701 Ext 86701 E eleanor.kennedy@auckland.ac.nzmailto:eleanor.kennedy@auckland.ac.nz W www.liggins.auckland.ac.nzhttp://www.liggins.auckland.ac.nz/ A The University of Auckland, Building 503, Level 2, 85 Park Road, Auckland P Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, NZ
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