PhD Position: Investigating Effects of Lifestyle Interventions on Carbohydrate Metabolism

PhD Position: Investigating Effects of Lifestyle Interventions on Carbohydrate Metabolism

The Department of Human Biology at Maastricht University invites applications for a fully funded PhD position. This project focuses on developing and applying advanced MRI-based metabolic imaging techniques to study how lifestyle interventions, such as exercise and nutrition, affect carbohydrate metabolism in both health and disease, with a focus on cancer patients.

Project Description
Lifestyle interventions are important not only in the prevention of metabolic diseases but also for improving health outcomes in patients with conditions such as cancer. In this PhD project advanced metabolic imaging techniques, such as deuterium metabolic imaging, will be developed at a 7T MRI scanner and applied to explore the impact of nutritional strategies and exercise interventions on carbohydrate metabolism across multiple organs, as well as in tumor tissue. By contributing to this project, the candidate will help generate new insights into how these interventions can be optimized for health improvements, both in disease prevention and patient care. This research has the potential to influence public health strategies by offering evidence-based insights into tailored interventions, potentially shaping future nutritional and exercise guidelines in clinical settings.