The St Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre offers a vibrant and interactive research setting for graduate studies in the molecular cell biology of neurodegenerative diseases. PhD positions (or MSc positions with intention of PhD transfer) are available in the Pharmacology Graduate Program in the Division of Neurodegenerative & Neurodevelopmental Disorders:
Position 1: Role of casein kinase 2 in controlling muscarinic receptor function. (PI: Dr. P. Fernyhough)
Position 2: Mechanism of biased signaling at the muscarinic receptor to optimize neurite outgrowth. (PIs: Dr. H. Dunn and Dr. P. Fernyhough)
Applicants are referred to Amiri et al (2026) Science Signaling for background information on the research program.
For background on Dr. Fernyhough lab see Orchid at: https://orcid.org/my-orcid?orcid=0000-0002-9507-1201
Students with an undergraduate and/or masters background in biology, cell biology, biochemistry, neuroscience and/or pharmacology/physiology are encouraged to apply. Stipends of CA$30,000 or more are available commensurate with level of experience.

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📌 PhD in Neuroscience/Neuropharmacology - CIHR funded (5 years) (Manitoba)
🏢 UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA - NEUROSCIENCE
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