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Organization: University of Dublin, Trinity College

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Field: Cancer Research

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have a strong undergraduate degree (first class or upper second class honours) in pharmacy, biomedical science or a related discipline. These positions are due to commence in April 2011.

Abstract:

Two Marie Keating Foundation PhD Scholarships at Trinity College Dublin, under the supervision of Dr. Lorraine O’Driscoll are available in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Trinity College Dublin, in collaboration with Molecular Therapeutics for Cancer Ireland.

Description:

These projects are focussed on better methods of diagnosing breast cancer and better ways of assessing new drugs with potential as anti-cancer treatments for breast cancer.

Project #1: Developing blood tests for earlier diagnosis & optimal treatment selection for breast cancer patients

Project #2: Better ways of assessing anti-cancer drugs in the laboratory so as to increase their success for breast cancer patients

The Ph.D. positions are 3 years in duration, include payment of academic fees (EU) and a tax-exempt stipend of €16,000/annum.

Deadline: 28-02-2011

Contacts:

Link: http://www.tcd.ie

Email: lodrisc@tcd.ie

Phone number: +353 (0)1 896 1678

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