Project title
The Relationship Between Migraine and Thyroid Dysfunction
Supervisory Team
Principal Supervisor: Professor Dale Nyholt
Associate Supervisor(s): Associate Professor Divya Mehta
Project description
Sana’s PhD study aims to integrate genome wide DNA sequence variation (genetic risk variants) across large powerful studies of migraine, hypothyroidism and thyroid hormone levels (thyroid stimulating hormone [TSH], free thyroxine [fT4]) to elucidate the potential role of thyroid hormones in migraine pathophysiology. Findings from this study will result in a better apprehension of the aetiology and pathophysiology that occurs in migraine, hypothyroidism and thyroid hormones. It will provide an opportunity to develop biomarker profiles to identify migraine patients who are most likely to benefit from thyroid hormone therapy.
Short biography
Sana grew up in India and has a multi-linguistic background. She completed her undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Biotechnology from India. Outside of her studies, Sana enjoys activities like hiking, snorkelling, going to beaches and national parks.
Education
2016 Master of Biotechnology from Jamia Hamdard, India
2014 Bachelor in Biotechnology from Amity University, India