Low glucose levels in babies

We know that low glucose levels in newborn babies can lead to brain injury, but we do not know how low these levels need to be for how long in which babies, and whether other factors also influence whether brain injury occurs.

This project will analyse large clinical datasets from a number of different studies in babies born at risk of low glucose levels and their later neurodevelopmental skills. The aim will be to develop new understandings about how low glucose levels can lead to brain injury. The findings will potentially inform the development of new clinical practice guidelines. The student will work with an experienced award-winning multidisciplinary team, and experience all the privileges of a postgraduate student at the Liggins Institute.

This project can be undertaken as a Masters by Research or as a PhD.

Suitable candidates will be seeking a project with strong clinical relevance and wanting to learn about the variety of analytical skills that can be applied to clinical datasets. A clinical background and some experience in data analysis or epidemiology would be an advantage but not essential. 

Scholarships will be available for suitable candidates.

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