Project:

Circadian clocks in the brain – their synchronization and function

Mentor (Advisor):

Doc. PharmDr. Alena Sumová, CSc., DSc.

Department:

Fyziologický ústav AVČR

Contact information:

, phone. 241062528

https://www.fgu.cas.cz/departments/biologicke-rytmy

Project Narrative:

The PhD project aims to 1.) characterize properties of the circadian clocks in the brain, their sensitivity to environmental factors and drugs, and 2.) unravel mechanisms of their resetting. To achieve this goal, the studies will employ the animal models, such as the laboratory rats and mice, including transgenic mouse model. Broad array of behavioral and molecular techniques used in the circadian field, including transcriptomic/proteomic/metabolomic analyses.

Requirements for student applicants:

The candidates should have the Master's degree or equivalent in one of the fields: physiology, neuroscience, molecular biology, biochemistry, medicine or related fields, or they should be expecting to obtain their degree this year.