Doctoral Candidate 16
Short description
This project deals with - Advanced approaches to understanding biofilm-related infections in orthopaedic implants: from in vitro to in vivo models.
DC 16:
- Host institution: AO Research Institute Davos (ARI), Switzerland
DEPARTMENT: Infection Biology - Funded by: the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI).
- Supervisor:Principal Investigator, Fintan Moriarty, fintan.moriarty@aofoundation.org
- Research Project 16
Project Description
DC16 will analyse mature P. aeruginosa biofilms on clinically relevant surfaces to understand their structure, resistance, and heterogeneity. The project involves gene expression analysis, testing existing and novel inhibitors, and exploring treatment synergies. In vivo models using zebrafish and mice will be developed to study biofilm formation, persistence, and host interactions, aiming to identify effective therapeutic strategies.
APPLY HERE: AO Research Institute Davos (ARI), Switzerland - Application Deadline: 10 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Zürich)
Training and mobility:
Research secondments at SHIELD partner institutions:
- University Hospital Regensburg (Germany)
- University College Cork (Ireland)
- Participation in specialised training workshops and international conferences
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