Engineering brain organoids

  • What it is

    Mobility experience with a research focus

  • Who it’s for

    PhD sandwich

Department

Biomedical Sciences

Main research activities/topics/projects

The PhD candidate will be involved in the development of patterned brain organoids. These organoids will be used for in vitro studies of interneuronal connections at the Italian University. These competencies will be then transferred to the Brazilian University for in vitro disease modelling of neurological disorders.

Working language

The working arrangement will be extremely international and all the activities in the host lab will be developed in English.

Special entry requirements

Stem cell manipulation, neuronal cultures, neuronal differentiation, basic office package.

Duration in months (min-max)

PhD sandwich: 6-12

Contacts

Main scientific contact person

Cecilia Laterza

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