UK x HK International Research Mentorship

In collaboration with Newcastle University Cardiovascular Society. 

The International Research Mentorship Programme was recently introduced in 2018 to encourage students in Newcastle University and Chinese University of Hong Kong with research experience to teach basic concepts in conducting research to a small group of 1 to 2 students, following through from start to end (publication and presentation of a research project). While the research project has a senior researcher, mentor-students and students develop skills and self-reliance through a peer support model.

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**Updated** Project 003 

DEADLINE: 20/01/19

Title: Role of miRNAs in the development of cardiac arrythmias.
Background: Cardiac arrythmias are a major source of morbidity and mortality worldwide. A range of pharmacologic, interventional and surgical approaches to arrythmia treatment already exist. Nonetheless, a deeper understanding of arrhythmogenesis is required to develop new therapeutic strategies and improve patient outcomes. Micro RNAs (miRNAs) are emerging as regulators of pathways inducing aberrant rhythms. Furthermore, they could act, not only as biomarkers but therapeutic targets, as they may do for other cardiovascular diseases including heart failure. This project therefore aims to review how miRNAs may be implicated in the pathophysiology underlying a range of arrythmias. We are particularly keen to explore any relationships between miRNAs and the incidence of malignant arrythmias. Ultimately, we hope our review will inform approaches to treating abnormal cardiac rhythms.

Corresponding Author/Supervisor: Roland Amoah
Co-corresponding Supervisor: Christien Li Ka Hou (Newcastle University)
Student slots available: 2
*This project is funded by the Croucher Foundation
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If you’re interested, please send a message to the Newcastle Cardiovascular Society on FB. https://m.facebook.com/ncl.cardiovascular/

Please send us a word document with the following information:
• Name
• Year of study
• Email address
• University
• A brief personal statement outlining any relevant experiences, as well as your reasons for wanting to do this project (total word limit: max: 250 words)