PhD Student Positions on Stem Cell Research at the Biomedical Research Institute (BIOMED) of Hasselt University

Within the Biomedical Research Institute (BIOMED) of Hasselt University, the following position (m/f) is available:
PhD student Stem Cell Research (2×2 years)
(mandate 090/32/067)

Job description
Research at the Biomedical Research Institute (BIOMED, Hasselt University) focuses on disease and repair mechanisms in neurological diseases and the development of new therapeutics for these disorders. While stem cell therapy is successful in hematology, it is far from clear whether it can be considered a realistic option for neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS). In this PhD project, we will evaluate the effect of (neurally induced) easily accessible stem cell populations in animal models of MS (EAE). The major focus will be on neuroregenerative effects in combination with immune modulatory aspects. In addition, genetic engineering strategies will be evaluated to enhance therapeutical value of exogenously applied stem cells. This project is performed in close collaboration with stem cell experts of the Universities of Antwerp and Leuven. The successful candidate will use a wide variety of neuroimmunological techniques such as cell cultures, experimental animal models, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry and molecular biology.

European PhD in Socio-Economic and Statistical Studies 2010

The European PhD in Socio-Economic and Statistical Studies invites applications to the Doctoral Programme 2010 commencing on October 1st.

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The European PhD in Socio-Economic and Statistical Studies, co-ordinated by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, is an international, interdisciplinary graduate programme cooperating with eight partner universities. After the completion of the programme the doctoral degree *Doctor Europaeus *is awarded.

[Belgium] Master in International and Development Economics: CUD Scholarships 2010

The objective of the programme is to train students in economic policy and help them become actors of development.

The programme has a three-sided approach :

• it analyses macroeconomic and trade policy issues related to economic growth and global economic integration;
• it discusses the institutional structures required for the effective working of a market economy;
• it explores strategies of poverty reduction.

This approach aims at imparting to the students a comprehensive view so that they can contribute to the development of realistic and innovative structural reforms that are based on sound economic analyses and well adjusted to the social and political context of each country.

[Belgium] CUD Master Scholarship 2010 in Microfinance

The European Master in Microfinance is directed at students who want to obtain a specialisation in microfinance and acquire expertise by working in a developing country.

It provides students with a multidisciplinary approach to the challenges facing the microfinance sector today.

It offers the combined expertise of academics and experts working in the field. Academics from three leading universities and practitioners from non-governmental organisations have collaborated to launch this joint programme.

[Belgium] VLIR-UOS 2010 Scholarship for Master of Food Technology

The main objective of the Interuniversity Programme Master of Science in Food Technology (IUPFOOD) is to provide students with comprehensive training in the field of food technology, food science and food engineering, with special emphasis on the technology of the production of specific foodstuffs for developing countries and on tropical crops postharvest and preservation technology. It is expected that participants returning to their home countries will be able to efficiently appraise and solve problems related to food technology, food science and food engineering.

In the first year of the MSc Programme (60 credits) in depth knowledge in food science, engineering and food engineering is obtained, in order to achieve a common knowledge base between students with different backgrounds. The first year is common to all students. The courses of the first semester are organized at UGent, while the courses of the second semester are taught at K.U.Leuven.

[Belgium] CUD Bourses 2010-2011

Dans le cadre du programme des cours et stages internationaux 2010-2011, le CIUF accorde 150 bourses d’études et 70 bourses de stage.

Vous trouverez sur ce site la liste des cours et stages internationaux concernés par les possibilités d’octroi de bourses, ainsi que les modalités d’introduction des candidatures et les critères de recevabilité devant être respectés en vue de l’obtention d’une bourse. Ces critères déterminent la conformité des dossiers et sont donc TRES IMPORTANTS.

[Belgium] Master of Environmental Sanitation at Gent University: Vlir-Uos Scholarship Programme 2010

The growing awareness of the impact of human activities on the environment and the resulting threat to both nature and man have convinced most governments of the need to include prevention of air, water and soil pollution as well as the sanitation of polluted sites in their priority action programmes. Since relatively few people have so far been trained to properly address pollution issues, it is imperative that, in addition to research into environmental matters, the education and training of specialists in pollution prevention and remediation are given urgent attention in every country.

[Europe] Erasmus Mundus 2010 MSc Scholarships in Photonics

Five leading research and educational institutions in Europe are collaborating to offer a joint Erasmus Mundus Master of Science program in Photonics, providing a top-quality eduction in all aspects of photonics. The master programme has a duration of two years (120 ECTS points), with students spending a year in two different countries.

[Belgium] Master of Ecological Marine Management, ECOMAMA, In Vlir-Uos Scholarship Programme 2010

This two-year programme will provide the students with a strong fundamental and applied background in marine sciences, marine research and management skills. The first year of the master programme mainly addresses basic marine science disciplines such as Physical and Chemical Oceanography, Marine Ecology and Biodiversity, Marine Pollution and Ecotoxicology, Marine Microbiology, Marine Ecophysiology, Molecular Ecology of the Marine Environment, Tropical Coastal Biocomplexity, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Climatology and Climate Change, Introduction to GIS, Information Retrieval, Management and Presentation, Practical exercises, field training and seminars on development cooperation. While the second year of the master programme focuses on research and the scientific approach to management issues.

[Belgium] Vlir-Uos Master Scholarships 2010 in Biostatistics at Hasselt University

This two-year programme provides sound training in modern statistical methodology with a focus on the design and analysis of biomedical and epidemiological studies.

The following compulsory courses are taught as part of this international programme: Concepts of Probability and Statistics; Regression; Analysis of Variance; Nonparametric Methods; Correlated and Multivariate Methods; Principles of Statistical Inference; Foundations of Linear Models; Applied Data Modelling; Medical Biology; Multivariate Data Analysis; Longitudinal Data Analysis; Epidemiology; Genetic Epidemiology; Survival Data Analysis; Clinical Trials.