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Kurzbeschreibung der Abschlussarbeit/des Themas:
Im Rahmen der Arbeit werden Kotprobenuntersuchungen von österreichischen Legehennenbetrieben auf parasitären Befall untersucht.
Anforderungen/erforderliche Kenntnisse:
Studierende nach abgeschlossenem 6. Semester
Zustätzliche Bemerkungen:
Es wird zur Einschulung ein 2 wöchiges Institutspraktikum am Institut für Parasitologie angeboten (kann als Institutspraktikum angerechnet werden). Dauer der Abschlussarbeit wäre flexibel, jedoch bevorzugt bis 2026.
Voraussichtliche Dauer der Abschlussarbeit:
01.08.2024 bis 30.04.2026
Sprache, in der die Abschlussarbeit verfasst werden soll:
bevorzugt Englisch (Deutsch wäre auch möglich)
Organisationseinheit:
Zentrum für Tierernährung und Tierschutzwissenschaften
Ansprechpartner:in/Betreuer:in für die Abschlussarbeit:
- Viktoria Weissenböck (viktoria.weissenboeck@vetmeduni.ac.at; 06764623288)
- Janja Sirovnik Koscica (janja.sirovnik-koscica@vetmeduni.ac.at)
Rückmeldung von Interessent:innen erbeten bis:
01.07.2024
Short Description of the Thesis/Topic:
The emergence of SARS-CoV-2 has led to extensive research in both humans and animals, to understand its origins, evolution, impact, and host range. The proposed thesis aims to quantitatively assess the total number of papers that have been published addressing SARS-CoV-2 infection in animals. We aim to assess the research effort by species (the number of published papers will be used as a proxy for research effort), evaluate publication trends over time, and identify research gaps. By analyzing the amount of existing literature, this project will provide valuable insights for an ongoing PhD project aiming to study the dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 infection in animals.
Required Skills and Knowledge:
The ideal candidate should have good written and spoken English skills, be able to conduct systematic search in PubMed and data transfer to Excel. Familiarity with R programming is not mandatory but would be appreciated.
Additional Information:
The student has the option to conduct the research at the group's office and/or remotely (an Internet connection is required). Regular meetings will be scheduled for training, discussions and progress reports. Ideally, the project would start in July 2024, but specific dates can be adjusted as needed. The duration of the project is six months.
Planned duration of the thesis project:
01.07.2024 - 01.12.2024
Language of the Thesis:
English
Name of the Institute/Clinic/Unit:
Clinical Department for Farm Animals and Food System Science, Centre for Food Science and Veterinary Public Health, Group Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Contact Person for the Thesis:
- Assoc.-Prof. Amélie Desvars-Larrive,
- Mail: amelie.desvars@vetmeduni.ac.at
- Phone: 0125077-3538
Interested candidates may reply until:
20.06.2024
Short Description of the Thesis/Topic:
SARS-CoV-2 has demonstrated the ability to infect not only humans but also domestic and wild animals. While a wide range of species are susceptible to infection, companion animals, mink and white-tailed deer have been disproportionately investigated. Previous and current research being conducted in the Infections Epidemiology Group have focused on the positive cases reported through official channels, such as the WAHIS-WOAH, Promed-mail, as well as in the scientific literature (see: vis.csh.ac.at/sars-ani/).
The proposed thesis aims to explore events and associated variables reported in the scientific literature where investigated animals tested negative for SARS-CoV-2 , emphasizing the need for continued surveillance and One Health approaches, to monitor and manage potential zoonotic disease outbreaks. Understanding negative results is equally as important as understanding the positive ones, as it provides insights into viral transmission dynamics and zoonotic risk assessment, which can inform public health measures and surveillance.
Required Skills and Knowledge:
The ideal candidate should have strong written and spoken English skills, be able to conduct systematic literature review and data transfer to Excel. Familiarity with R programming is not mandatory but would be appreciated.
Additional Information:
The student has the option to conduct the research at the group's office and/or remotely (an Internet connection is required). Regular meetings will be scheduled for training, discussions and progress reports. Ideally, the project would start in July 2024, but specific dates can be adjusted as needed. The duration of the project is six months.
Planned duration of the thesis project:
01.07.2024 - 01.12.2024
Language of the Thesis:
English
Name of the Institute/Clinic/Unit:
Clinical Department for Farm Animals and Food System Science, Centre for Food Science and Veterinary Public Health, Group Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Contact Person for the Thesis:
- Assoc.-Prof. Amélie Desvars-Larrive,
- Mail: amelie.desvars@vetmeduni.ac.at
- Phone: 0125077-3538
Interested candidates may reply until:
20.06.2024
Short Description of the Thesis/Topic:
Colitis is a frequent and serious problem in horses as well as humans. The pathophysiological mechanisms are supposed to involve a complex crosstalk between immune cells and epithelial cells that results in destruction of the epithelial barrier and further progression of disease. This project aims to establish a co-culture model of equine colon epithelium and immune cells to characterize the signalling pathways involved and to test new therapeutic approaches.
Required Skills and Knowledge:
High motivation, experience in cell culture work and/or molecular biology;
BSc degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedicine or a related subject
Further Information:
We offer a highly supportive team, established methods and guidance by supervisor and colleagues.
Language of the Thesis:
German or English
Duration of the thesis:
6 months
Name of the Institute/Clinic/Unit:
Institute of Physiology, Pathophysiology and Biophysics, Department of Biomedical Sciences & Clinic for Horses, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna
Contact Person for the Thesis:
Franziska Dengler - Franziska.dengler@vetmdeuni.ac.at
Jessika Cavalleri - Jessika.cavalleri@vetmeduni.ac.at
Feedback from students requested by:
as soon as possible, flexible starting date
Please send a short CV and motivation letter.
Overall project: The SLA Complex: Molecular Genetics and Importance in Veterinary Vaccine Research
Short project description: Livestock species are a major source of animal protein worldwide. To ensure animal health and food safety, it is essential to prevent infectious diseases via biosecurity and use of well-designed vaccines and therapeutics. Advances in genomics have informed our understanding of the complexity of the immune system and the genes that influence disease and vaccine responses, with the most important being the major histocompatibility complex (MHC). Viral, bacterial and parasitic infections have severe influences on animal welfare and livestock economy. Development of an adaptive immune system to fight off these infections relies on effective activation of T lymphocytes and their recognition of pathogen-derived peptides presented by MHC molecules to T cell receptors (TCR). The highly polymorphic nature of the MHC allows for the presentation of a wide panel of antigenic peptides and thus influences disease resistance and vaccine responsiveness. In Europe, swine represent economically important farm animals and furthermore have become a preferred preclinical large animal model for biomedical studies, transplantation and regenerative medicine research. The need for typing of the swine leukocyte antigen (SLA) is increasing with the expanded use of pigs as models for human diseases and organ transplantation experiments and their use in infection studies and for design of veterinary vaccines. In this study, we characterise the SLA class I (SLA-1, SLA-2, SLA-3) and class II (DRB1, DQB1, DQA) genes of farmed pigs representing various commercial pig lines by low-resolution (Lr) SLA haplotyping. Further reading: Anim Genet. 2021 Aug; 52(4): 523–531. Published online 2021 May 24. DOI: 10.1111/age.13090
Previous knowledge/prerequisites:
- BSc Degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedicine or a related subject
- Basic knowledge in molecular genetics and immunology
- Experience with basic molecular techniques
- Profound English language skills are welcome but not mandatory
- Previous experience with veterinary immunology or immunogenetics is beneficial
Additional comments: If you are interested and would like to be part of the immunology research team, please send a cover letter and a curriculum vitae to Priv.-Doz. Dr. Sabine E. Hammer
Planned duration of the thesis project: 01.03.2024 - 30.09.2024 – from March 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024
Name of the research unit: Institute of Immunology at the Department of Pathobiology
Supervisor: Priv.-Doz. Dr. Sabine E. Hammer
Interested candidates may reply until: February 16, 2024 – 16.02.2024
Kurzbeschreibung der Abschlussarbeit/des Themas:
Eine passende Vitaminversorgung spielt eine wichtige Rolle bei der Gesundheit, Fruchtbarkeit und Leistung der Milchkühe. Oft kommt diese leider zu kurz mit negativen Konsequenzen, insebesondere bei Hochleistungsmilchkühen. In diesem Projekt soll im Rahmen eines praxisnahen Versuches der Einfluss eines gezieltes Zusatztes an fettlöslicher un wasserlöslicher Vitamine auf die Gesundheit und Leistung untersucht werden.
Anforderungen/erforderliche Kenntnisse:
Ein überdurchnittlich-abgeschlossenes Studium der Veterinärmedizin, vorzugsweise mit Vertiefung in Widerderkäuermedizin und Interesse an einer Forschungsarbeit zum Thema Ernärhgung und Gesudnheit der Kühe. Fähigkeit der Verfassung von Publikationen in Englischer Sprache. Gute Deutschkentnisse sind von Vorteil.
Zustätzliche Bemerkungen:
Auch Studierende am Ende des Studiums können sich bewerben. Die Dissertationsstelle wird bis zu 30 h/Woche nach dem KV bezahlt werden.
Voraussichtliche Dauer der Abschlussarbeit:
01.05.2024 bis 30.04.2027
Sprache, in der die Abschlussarbeit verfasst werden soll:
Englisch
Organisationseinheit:
Zentrum für Tierernährung und Tierschutzwissenschaften
Ansprechpartner:in/Betreuer:in für die Abschlussarbeit:
- Prof. Dr. Qendrim Zebeli
- E-Mail: qendrim.zebeli@vetmeduni.ac.at
Rückmeldung von Interessent:innen erbeten bis:
Ende April 2024