Long Nguyen
6 months ago
PhD Position in Nutrient Transporters in the Brain and Brain Diseases at National University of Singapore National University of Singapore in Singapore
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Metabolism
Funding
Available
Deadline
Jan 1, 2027
Country
Singapore
University
National University of Singapore
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About this position
PhD opening at the National University of Singapore in the research group of Associate Professor Long Nguyen.
The project is centered on nutrient transporters in the brain, with a strong focus on the blood-brain barrier, brain development, and brain diseases. The lab studies how small molecules are delivered to different cell types and organs, including the roles of lipid transporters, nutritional transporters, and lysosomal transport pathways.
Research themes highlighted in the lab include sphingosine-1-phosphate transport and signaling, nutrient transporters at the blood-brain barrier, and lysosomal membrane transporters. The group uses gene-knockout mouse models, molecular and cell biology, biochemical assays, lipidomics, and metabolite analysis to understand transporter function and disease mechanisms.
This opportunity is for the January 2027 PhD intake. The post does not mention funding details, tuition support, or formal test waivers. Interested candidates should contact the lab directly by email and review the research page for more information.
Contact: [email protected]
Funding details
Available
What's required
Applicants should be interested in a PhD project on nutrient transporters in the brain, blood-brain barrier biology, and brain disease mechanisms. The lab uses gene-knockout mouse models, molecular and cell biology, biochemical assays, lipidomics, and metabolite analysis, so relevant research experience or strong interest in these methods would be advantageous. The post does not specify GPA, language test, or other formal entry requirements.
How to apply
Email [email protected] to express interest in the PhD position. Review the lab research page for more details before contacting the group.
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Professors
Associate Professor
Singapore
Research Interests
Neurobiology
Neuropsychology
Molecular Biology
Medical Science
Blood-brain Barrier
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