Description
There is evidence to suggest that the val66met polymorhpism in the BDNF gene can impact cognitive function - particularly memory. This association has not been well studied in traumatic brain injury samples. This study will involve using existing data sets of genetic status and cognitive functioning to examine whether there is an association between carriage of the met allele and cognitive function following brain injury.
Essential criteria:
Minimum entry requirements can be found here: https://www.monash.edu/admissions/entry-requirements/minimum
Keywords
traumatic brain injury, genetics, cognition
School
School of Psychological Sciences » The Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health
Available options
Honours
Time commitment
Full-time
Physical location
Epworth Hospital
Co-supervisors
Prof
Jennie Ponsford