Description
In this cohort, we will examine the influence of coronary artery stenosis on bone mineral density (BMD) response to anti-resorptive treatment. Additionally, we will examine if coronary artery stenosis itself can be modified by anti-resorptive therapies and if the magnitude of effect if related to BMD. This will provide evidence for a direct relationship between bone loss and vascular calcification.
Interested students will be expected to maintain the clinical database, liaise with patients and co-ordinate study logistics (eg. ensuring appointment bookings, updating HREC).
Basic statistics skills (eg. R or Stata) are desirable but not essential.
Essential criteria:
Minimum entry requirements can be found here: https://www.monash.edu/admissions/entry-requirements/minimum
Keywords
Osteoporosis, Cardiovascular, Coronary artery stenosis, Fracture, Bone mineral density, Anti-resorptive, Cardiac CT, Vascular calcification
School
School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health / Hudson Institute of Medical Research » Medicine - Monash Medical Centre
Available options
PhD/Doctorate
Masters by research
Honours
BMedSc(Hons)
Short projects
Joint PhD/Exchange Program
Time commitment
Full-time
Part-time
Top-up scholarship funding available
No
Physical location
Monash Medical Centre Clayton
Co-supervisors
Prof
Peter Ebeling
Assoc Prof
Nitesh Nerlekar