Development of Raman Spectroscopy for non-invasive assessment of ochronosis.
Funded PhD available in the University of Liverpool with Roy Goodacre (Biochemistry and Systems Biology, ISMIB) and Jim Gallagher (Musculoskeletal Biology, IACD)
The major objective of this PhD programme will be to test, validate and adapt Point-of-Care testing with Raman for monitoring of ochronosis in Alkaptonuria patients attending the National Alkaptonuria Centre. If successful, POC-based Raman spectroscopy will allow annual serial monitoring of ear cartilage and Achilles tendons for change in ochronosis.
PhD: Raman spectroscopy for non-invasive assessment of ochronosis