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Neuroinflammation in Alzheimer’s disease: what is the role of amyloid-beta fibril structure?
University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences
This project will explore the role of amyloid-beta fibril structure in triggering neuroinflammation in Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and affects millions worldwide. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E W Hewitt, Prof S E Radford
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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Mass spectrometry analysis of human tissue to characterise cleavage events resulting in amyloid deposition associated with aortic aneurysm and dissection
University of Liverpool Institute of Integrative Biology
The most common form of localised amyloid occurs in the aorta (aortic medial amyloid; AMA) and is estimated to occur in 97% of Caucasian people over 50. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Madine, Prof C E Eyers
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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Computer simulation of metal-amyloid interaction and its role in plaque formation
Cardiff University Cardiff School of Chemistry
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the greatest healthcare challenges facing 21st century society. AD is associated with formation of fibrils and plaques in brain tissue that impair proper functioning of neurons. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Platts
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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Investigating the links between osteoporosis & Alzheimer’s disease – effects of β-amyloid upon the mechanical set-point in bone
Queen Mary University of London Institute of Dentistry
Individuals with Alzheimer’s disease are more likely to suffer from osteoporosis (the loss of bone mass and strength) than age-matched individuals; significantly contributing to the frailty associated with dementia. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S McArthur, Dr SCF Rawlinson
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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Investigating the link between amyloid-β oligomers, neuroinflammation and cognitive deficits in preclinical models for Alzheimer’s Disease
The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Currently four out of the five pharmacological treatments used for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) are acetylcholinesterase inhibitors aimed at boosting the amount of acetylcholine in the brain, with the fifth being an N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Harte, Prof J Neill
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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Characterisation of the neuronal receptor for soluble amyloid precursor protein: a route to new therapeutic targets for Alzheimer’s disease
The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the commonest form of dementia for which currently there is no means of stopping or even slowing the disease. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof N Hooper, Prof M J Humphries
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Screening of chemical libraries using iPS models for investigating the role of prion protein in Alzheimer’s disease
University of Sheffield Department of Chemistry
Background. AD has been identified as a protein misfolding disease (proteopathy). The disease is caused by accumulation of two major amyloids. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof B Chen
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Amyloids as Substrate of Biological Functions
University of Hong Kong School of Biomedical Sciences
Amyloids are organized cross β-sheet-rich protein aggregates associated with pathological conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Hervas
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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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APP interacting protein as a key target of neuronal activity regulator. Medical Studies, PhD Studentship
University of Exeter Medical School
Join a world-leading, cross-continental research team. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Oguro-Ando, Dr V Anggono
 24 May 2021 PhD Research Project

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Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Investigating the molecular mechanisms and consequences of ANP aggregation for cardiovascular disease; a computational and experimental approach
University of Liverpool Institute of Integrative Biology
Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) is a cardiovascular hormone synthesised and secreted by myocytes in the atrial wall where it regulates atrial blood volume and vasodilation. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Madine, Prof D J Rigden, Dr M Winn
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Targeting protein acetylation to reduce microglia activation in neurodegenerative disorders
University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences
Recently, inhibitors of histone deacetylase enzymes (HDACs) have been identified as having potential therapeutic value for a range of neuronal disorders including Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and stroke [1, 2]. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr I Wood, Dr L H Jiang
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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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PhD in Neuroimmunology - Unravelling the genetic basis and the functional relevance of the genetic association at the clusterin gene with risk of Alzheimer's disease
Cardiff University Cardiff School of Medicine
Hypothesis free, genome-wide association studies of AD have highlighted novel genes and biological pathways, not previously thought to play a role in disease, as pivotal in disease aetiology. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Sims, Prof B Paul Morgan
 30 June 2021 PhD Research Project

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Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Understanding and Manipulating Intrinsically Disordered Protein-Protein interactions of the Aurora A Kinase
University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
  Research Group: School of Chemistry
Transient protein-protein interactions (PPIs) control all cellular processes relevant to health and disease. Thus, a major problem in life-sciences research is to understand and manipulate PPIs with molecular and temporal resolution. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A J Wilson
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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Analysing the factors that regulate expression of blood-brain barrier drug transporter proteins
The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
In order to treat diseases associated with the central nervous system (CNS), e.g. cancer, Parkinson’s disease, depression, it is essential for therapeutic drugs to be able to penetrate into the brain. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J L Penny, Dr C Demonacos
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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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A potential therapeutic role for insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) in Alzheimer’s Disease
University of Bristol Bristol Medical School
Rationale. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Perks, Prof P Kehoe, Dr R Barker
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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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