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Nanoinjection: a single molecule technique to study amyloid toxicity in neurons
University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences
  Research Group: Astbury Centre for Structural Molecular Biology
Interested in amyloid disorders such as Parkinson’s and Huntington’s. Want to work with cutting edge technology in a multidisciplinary team. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E W Hewitt, Prof S E Radford, Dr P Actis
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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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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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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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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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How protective signals from the gut modify neuronal activity and behaviour, using C. elegans as a model system.
University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences
  Research Group: Astbury Centre for Structural Molecular Biology
Amyloid protein misfolding leading to loss of neuronal function are fundamental pathogenic mechanisms of numerous age-associated neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s (AD). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P van Oosten-Hawle, Prof N Cohen
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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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Inhibiting amyloid development using natural compounds: a molecular dynamics study
University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering
Amyloid fibrils are highly ordered protein aggregates associated with many neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Flavanoids, which are polyphenols such as curcumin present in the human diet, have been shown to inhibit fibril formation in tau protein which is abundant in neurons. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Mulheran, Dr V A Ferro
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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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SWBio DTP PhD project: Amyloid Transcription Block Survival - Deriving Functionally Active Peptide Inhibitors of Amyloidosis and Toxicity
University of Bath Department of Biology & Biochemistry
This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the South West Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership (SWBio DTP) https://www.swbio.ac.uk/. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof J Mason
 23 November 2020 PhD Research Project

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Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Protein Misfolding and the Molecular Basis of Alzheimer’s Disease
Queen Mary University of London School of Biological & Chemical Sciences
Background. Alzheimer’s disease has a profound impact on healthy ageing. It is characterized by the accumulation of a small neuro-toxic peptide, amyloid-beta (Aβ) which forms fibrous plaques within the brain. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Viles
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Ca2+ signalling in neurodegeneration and Alzheimer’s disease
University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences
  Research Group: School of Biology
Human variants of the ryanodine receptor, the main intracellular calcium ion channel, could be responsible for Alzheimer’s disease. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof I A Hope
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Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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(MRC DTP) The role of complement in the early stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has grown to be the leading cause of death in the UK, and yet it stands alone amongst the UKs biggest killers as having no disease-modifying treatment. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Unwin, Dr C Lawrence, Dr S Clark
 15 November 2020 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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Does the remodelling of inhibitory interneurons contribute to brain circuit malfunction in preclinical Alzheimer’s disease? Medical Studies PhD Studentship (MRC GW4 BioMed DTP funded).
University of Exeter Medical School
Rationale. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a devastating neurodegenerative disease affecting 50 million people worldwide. The main symptoms of AD are learning and memory loss, which is caused by the malfunction of neural circuits in the brain. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Witton, Dr J Brown, Dr C O'Donnell
 23 November 2020 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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