This PhD project aims to design and develop animal-free hydrogels for organoid culture and drug screening. Traditional hydrogels often rely on animal-derived components, introducing variability and ethical issues. By creating synthetic (fully defined) or natural polymers hydrogels, the research will provide a consistent environment for organoid growth, improving the accuracy of in vitro human tissue models. Additionally, these hydrogels will enhance high-throughput drug screening, offering a more reliable platform for preclinical drug testing and advancing regenerative medicine and pharmacology.
This interdisciplinary project at the intersection of biochemistry and cell biology aims to pioneer the next generation of animal-free hydrogels tailored for organoid culture. Through a collaborative effort between industry and academia, this groundbreaking initiative promises a dynamic environment where PhD candidates can explore a cutting edge field. These innovative hydrogels will serve as a versatile platform enabling precise drug screening and personalized medicine applications, thereby accelerating advancements in regenerative medicine and minimizing the use of animals in research.
Scholarship
PhD candidate with UNSW scholarship at $37,684 per annum (2024 rate, indexed) will receive $12,000 per annum top up.
Eligibility
- Applicants must meet UNSW PhD admission requirements
- International or Domestic applicant
How to Apply
To express interest, please email Professor Kristopher Kilian at k.kilian@unsw.edu.au or Payar Radfar hr@smartmcs.com.au with your Expression of Interest, CV and academic transcripts.
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