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University of Reading, Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 8 University of Reading, Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Encapsulating bioactive compounds for health and food innovation

University of Reading

Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences

Our research group in the Physical Properties Lab focuses on developing innovative emulsion techniques for the encapsulation of bioactive compounds, including polyphenols and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Read more

Supervisor: Dr AAR rigi

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Using nutrigenetic, nutrigenomic and machine learning approaches to investigate the risk of cardiometabolic disease-related traits in ethnically diverse populations.

University of Reading

Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences

This PhD project represents an exciting opportunity to develop and conduct research at the forefront of nutritional and genetic epidemiology, contributing to the prediction, prevention, and better understanding of the development of non-communicable diseases such as obesity and diabetes, using datasets from multiple ethnic groups. Read more

Supervisor: Dr V Karani

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Using campus catering to improve the health and well-being of university students

University of Reading

Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences

The university of Reading as adopted the Menus of Change principles into it's campus catering. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Mills

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Integrative approach to valorise vegetable waste

University of Reading

Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences

The FAO estimates that around one third of all food produced worldwide is not consumed, which represents around 1.3 billion tons per year, and is wasted throughout the whole food chain, from farmers to consumers. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Oruna-Concha, Prof L Methven

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Extracellular vesicles in health and disease

University of Reading

Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences

Endothelial dysfunction (ED) is associated with classical and emerging risk factors of cardiovascular disease (CVD), correlates with disease progression and is an independent predictor of the risk of future cardiovascular events. Read more

Supervisors: Prof P Yaqoob, Dr D Tannetta

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Modulation of fortified foods for older adults

University of Reading

Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences

Protein requirements increase with age as protein can help minimise sarcopenia and improve immunity. However protein fortified foods are often poorly accepted by older adults and can lead to numerous negative sensory attributes. Read more

Supervisors: Prof L Methven, Dr S Lignou

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Prebiotics and synbiotics for human health - converting biomass into functional food ingredients

University of Reading

Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences

Prof. Rastall is interested in research in the area of prebiotic oligosaccharides, synbiotic combinations with probiotics and the impact of structure on the gut fermentation of carbohydrates. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R Rastall

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Structure-function relationships governing polyphenol bioactivity with respect to plasma membranes

University of Reading

Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences

This project aims to investigate polyphenol binding to lipid membrane surfaces with a view to understanding how polyphenol structure and aggregation within the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) affects the bioavailability of these nutraceuticals. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R A Frazier, Dr R Green

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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