Yunjie Zhao, Western University

Research

Curcumin Diabetes Endothelial Cells Epigenetics Microvascular Damage Oxidative Stress

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The effects of curcumin and its synthetic analogues on chronic diabetic complications
CIHR · 2012 · Principal investigator
$224,700

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The effects of curcumin and its synthetic analogues on chronic diabetic complications

Principal investigatorCIHR2012China-Canada Joint Health Research Initiative

Principal investigators: Khan, Zia A; Zhao, Yunjie

Keywords: Curcumin; Diabetes; Endothelial Cells; Epigenetics; Microvascular Damage; Oxidative Stress

$224,700

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Curcumin Dear Professor Zhao, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on curcumin connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]