LOWE SYNDROME TRUST: PhD Studentship

Research grant available.

CALL FOR RESEARCH PROPOSAL IN LOWE SYNDROME

You are invited to apply for a Lowe PhD Studentship from the Lowe Syndrome Trust.

The genetic basis of Lowe Syndrome is a defective gene OCRL1 that results in the deficiency of an enzyme Phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate-5-phosphatase (OCRL1).

Lowe’s oculocerebrorenal syndrome is a disorder affecting the brain, eyes, kidneys and bones.

Funds are available for a 3-year PhD studentship to be held at a UK institute of higher education that will cover living expenses, higher degree fees and a contribution to project expenses for research into any aspect of Lowe Syndrome, or area of research relevant to its pathophysiology.

Closing date of application is 30th September 2008.

For further information and an application form please contact Lorraine Thomas, Lowe Syndrome Trust:

Tel: 0208 458 6791
Email: lowetrust@homechoice.co.uk

www.lowetrust.com