Role of androgen receptor signaling in renal progenitors and renal cell carcinoma development

Position: Research appointment (pre-doc) Institute: Uni. Florence
Posted on: 20/01/2026 Deadline: 11/02/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

06/MEDS-08 - Endocrinology, Nephrology, Food And Wellness Science

Description

This project investigates the role of androgen receptor (AR) signaling in renal progenitor cell response to kidney injury and its contribution to renal cell carcinoma development. Using transgenic mouse models and cellular and molecular analyses, the study aims to define injury-driven, AR-dependent mechanisms of tumor initiation and progression.

Number of positions

1

Funding body

Università degli Studi di Firenze

How to apply

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