Undergraduate and graduate level education in Inflammation and cardiovascular calcification (scholarship) - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

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Calcification of vessels and cardiac valves are part of the broad spectrum of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Chronic inflammation is a hallmark of CVD, and factors released by immune cells may exert effects on structural cells of the cardiovascular system. The topic in focus for this education is to characterize the link between inflammatory signals and calcification of vascular smooth muscle cells and valvular interstitial cells.

Division

Center for Molecular Medicine, Department of Medicine Solna

Duties

Theoretical studies:

• Literature search and study.
• Seminars together with lab members.
• Preparation of a presentation.

Practical studies:

• Cell culture
• mRNA extraction and expression analysis using real time qPCR
• Immunocytochemistry on SMCs.
• Assays of cellular calcification in response to stimulation.

Examination:

• Witten report.
• Oral or poster presentation at a meeting within Karolinska Institutet.

Entry requirements

Completion of the introductory course (Module 1) at Translational Cardiology with the curriculum to learn research methodology, perform experiments, interpret results and write a report.

Location

The position is located within the Department of Medicine, Solna. The department consists of eleven divisions and each division consists of several research groups. The position is located within the research group Translational Cardiology. 

Type of scholarship

The scholarships may be granted only to:

• Persons who have been admitted (and registered in Ladok) to KI to study at the undergraduate or graduate level,
• Persons who are admitted (and registered) to undergraduate or graduate level programs at a university with which KI collaborates.

The scholarships can be granted either for studies in an existing course or for a shorter period of practical research experience (documented in an individual study plan/research plan) for admitted students at the undergraduate or graduate level. The scholarships may be awarded for up to 12 months (divided into a maximum of four courses/periods) during the study period. Decisions on scholarships may be made for a maximum of six months at a time.

The scholarships may not be disbursed to any person who received a salary or remuneration from KI during the two-year period immediately preceding the potential disbursement. This provision may be waived if the income received during the preceding two-year period relates to:

• Income of less than 1,000 SEK per year
• Compensation paid to research subjects
• Compensation paid to student representatives on KI boards/committees
• Compensation for work performed that was of an entirely different nature than education and research

Application

An application must contain the following documents in English or Swedish:

• A complete curriculum vitae
• A summary of the knowledge attained during the introductory course learning points

The application is to be submitted on the Varbi recruitment system.

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