ACADEMIC POSITIONS IN THE
DEPARTMENTS OF ANAESTHESIA AND INTENSIVE CARE OF THE WAIKATO CLINICAL
SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND
1)
JAMIE SLEIGH, Professor of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care
2) JOHN BARNARD, Senior Lecturer
3) HUGH DOUGLAS, Senior Lecturer
4) LOGAN VOSS, Research Scientist
Postal
Address: Waikato Clinical
School,
Waikato Hospital,
Hamilton,
New Zealand
Tel: 64 7 839 8899
Email: sleighj@waikatodhb.govt.nz
ONGOING RESEARCH:
At present the research in the
department has four main streams:
At
present the research in the department has four main streams:
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Molecular biological characterisation (using RT-PCR) of both host and
organism in the septic process in ICU patients. This research is in
collaboration with Dr R Cursons,
University of Waikato. At
present we are analysing the mRNA expression
of alpha adreno-receptors after cardiac surgery - and their modulation
by cytokines.
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Development
of theoretical and experimental studies that explain the process of
general anaesthesia at a ‘mesoscale’ level. We have been developing a
theoretical model of cortical function, and how it may be affected by
general anaesthetic drugs. (With Professor J Wright and Drs Steyn-Ross)
We have recently received funding to extend our research into modelling
sleep.
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The
neurophysical mechanisms by which general anaesthesia can cause
seizures. (Neurological Foundation Grant: in association with Professor
G Ludbrook, University of Adelaide, and Dr M Steyn-Ross, University of
Waikato)
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Use
of the EEG to monitor depth of anaesthesia
We would
welcome applicants who are thinking of doing research degrees (MSc, PhD,
or MD) in the areas mentioned above.
Contact:
Prof. Jamie Sleigh
