Doctoral student bei Universitätsklinikum Würzburg

The Chair of Endocrinology and Diabetology at the University Hospital of Würzburg has a vacancy for a scientific PhD student in the research group of PD Dr. Dischinger for three years, starting January 1, 2024, as part of a collaborative project between Endocrinology and the Comprehensive Center Wuerzburg (CHFC). The funding is provided by the German Research Foundation ( ). The aim of the work is to further elucidate the pathophysiological relationships between obesity and with preserved ejection fraction (with special attention to energy production and calcium balance) and to analyze drug therapy options in an established animal model (animal experiment already approved). The topic combines endocrinology and cardiology in an innovative way and provides an excellent basis for further scientific activity. It highlights established (GLP-1 analogues, SGLT-2 inhibitors) and experimental (PYY) therapeutic options for obesity. The aim is a comprehensive analysis of the heart by means of highly specific methods (Oroboros, Seahorse) on the one hand and other organs involved in the provision/processing of different energy carriers (liver, adipose tissue depots) on the other hand. steps are well established in the participating institutions. The animal experimental approach allows a detailed and comprehensive analysis of cardiac function/energetics as well as a variety of other organs compromised in obesity. Animal experimental experience, which then also enables analytics (e.g. using echo), is desired but not a prerequisite. For further information about the working group www.ukw.de/medizinische-klinik-i/endokrinologie/forschung/experimentelle-adipositasforschung/ or contact us: dischinger_u@ukw.de

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He/she is part of an interdisciplinary team without tight hierarchies. Of course, we attach great importance to a careful familiarization with the methodology, which is well established here. Supervisors are always available during the course of the work. A presentation of the obtained data at national and international congresses is a prerequisite. A publication of the obtained data is explicitly encouraged. The topic is considered a "hot topic" in cardio-endocrinological basic research, the relevance for the clinic is extraordinary. As a member of the Graduate School of Life Sciences of the University of Würzburg (http://www.graduateschools.uni-wuerzburg.de/life_sciences/), the applicant will have access to a very stimulating research environment.

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Contact person:

Privatdoz.Dr. Dischinger, Ulrich

+49 (931) 201-39985

dischinger_u@ukw.de

Laufende Nummer: 1/140e

Eingestellt am: 19.10.2023