Study on the action of 3,5-diiodothyronine (T2) on the adipose tissue in an animal model of insulin – resistance
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In higher organisms metabolic homeostasis requires an efficient communication between organs. Hyperalimentation or high fat diet (HFD) may affect endocrine signalling pathways and induce metabolic dysfunctions. T2 is able to inhibit the fat accumulation in rats treated with a HFD. In addition, T2 is able to reduce cholesterol and triglyceride serum levels and to prevent insulin – resistance induced by a HFD. Little is known on the effects induced by T2 on adipose tissue. The aim of the project is to investigate on the effects elicited by T2 on the adipose tissue (white / brown) of rodents. To this purpose are required skills in bioenergetics, endocrinology, cellular physiology and in particular of thyroid hormones analogues / derivatives.
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Research Fields
Biological sciences - Biology
Other costs
no
Eligibility criteria
The selection criteria, determined in the call, will be expressed in a 100 points scale and will include, with appropriate evaluation, the following items: Evaluation of a possible PhD thesis; Publications and other research products; Other documents related to activities in national or international research institutes carried out as contractor, fellow or any other position holder. The time and the length of the research activity performed must be duly attested; Interview
Selection process
The examination consists of an interview that will focus on the scientific expertise of the candidate with particular focus on the research project (see art. 1 of the announcement).
| Number of awards per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Annual budget | € 24000,00 |
| Frequency of calls | 1 anno |
| International mobility required ? | no |
| Eligible destination country/ies for fellows | Italy |
| Eligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence | Italy |
| Eligibility of fellows: nationality/ies | All |
| Website of Fellowship Programme | http://www.unisannio.it/ricerca/avvisiassegni/files/1358244401/Bando_BIO_09_2013.pdf |
| Career Stage | Early stage researcher or 0-4 yrs (Post graduate) |
|---|---|
| Research Profile | Not defined |
| Employment contract with full social security | yes |
| Total amount per fellowship per year | 19367 |
| Currency | euro |
| Covers salary | yes |
| Covers travel and subsistence | no |
| Covers research costs | no |
| Maximum duration of fellowship | 12 |
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46593
FP7/Other
Other
Napoli - Italy
http://www.regione.campania.it/portal/media-type/html/language/-1/user/anon/page/default.psml
E-mails
cusano@unisannio.itPhones
0824323627
14/02/2013
