Project Title: The gut microbiome in children with PWS: a fiber intervention
Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is the most common syndromic form of childhood obesity. Aim: determine if a fiber intervention in children with PWS has significant effect on degree of hyperphagia and metabolic parameters. Objectives: Analyze changes in microbial composition and function by 16s rRNA sequencing and targeted metabolomics, changes in hyperphagia scores, gastrointestinal hormones (acylated-ghrelin, peptide-YY, insulin, GLP-1), serum metabolites, and inflammatory markers.
A Masters degree in health sciences or a related field will be considered an asset.
Candidates should email Dr. Haqq their CV and a cover letter describing their skills for this position. Note that funding is only available for first 2 years. The PhD student will need to apply for additional funding. The candidate will need to plan the application with sufficient time to allow supporting documentation to arrive by the deadline date.
More position details can be found here.
