Project:

Interaction between adipose tissue and lymphatic system

Mentor (Advisor):

Lenka Rossmeislová, PhD, Michaela Šiklová, PhD

Department:

Department of pathophysiology

Contact information:

267 102 211,

Project Narrative:

Adipose tissue (AT) is an organ necessary for optimal metabolic and immunological functions of the body. The lymphatic system (LS) transports a number of cytokines and metabolites produced by TT into the blood and has a major impact on the availability of lipid substrates from food. Pathophysiological changes in LS function lead to changes in AT- to its inflammation, fibrosis and to increased accumulation. The study of the mechanisms of these changes, but also of the physiological interaction between AT and LS is the goal of the proposed PhD project.

Requirements for student applicants:

The candidate must have a biological, biochemical or medical type of education (MSc, MD) before commencing PhD studies. We are looking for highly motivated individuals for whom science is more a mission than a job.

The topic is funded by the H2020 TheraLymph project: Gene Therapy to restore lymphatic flow lymphedema