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animal health PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
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Exploring the impact of microplastic-bacterial complexes on animal health and the gut microbiome
Plastic pollution is a global issue and rapidly emerging as a crisis for both environmental and human health. Read more
Improving nutrient utilisation, animal health, and food production efficiency via dietary directed modulation of the intestinal barrier
New feed technologies are required to increase efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of primary food production, helping animal-based sectors meet the challenges of future policy changes. . Read more
Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health & Comparative Medicine
The Institute is a fundamentally multidisciplinary research body with a key strength of working on interdisciplinary boundaries. We are unique in the UK in our ability to link research on animal diseases, production and welfare with ecological and evolutionary approaches. Read more
MVLS Doctoral Training Programme Studentships 2022
Bioscience, Research, Training. Up to 4 PhD positions are available for 2022 entry in the dynamic Doctoral Training Programme within the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow. Read more
A novel tool to assess quality of life and aid ethical decision making in kennelled dogs
Project summary. The project will develop a novel instrument for routine use in rescue kennels to provide a valid and reliable measure of quality of life (QOL) of kennelled dogs on a continuum from poor to good. Read more
School of Veterinary Medicine
The University of Glasgow's School of Veterinary Medicine is renowned for teaching, research and clinical provision, and attracts students, researchers and clinicians from around the world. Read more
Innovative methods of identifying toxigenic fungi in Irish cereal grain, to protect human and animal food chains
Project aims. The overarching aim is to develop new tools for improved monitoring and prediction of toxigenic fungal and mycotoxin contamination of cereals produced on the Island of Ireland. Read more
College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences
Welcome to the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences. We are a curiosity driven, intellectually stimulating and enterprising academic community. Read more
Improving Student Mental Health and Academic Success through On-Campus Nature and Animal Interventions (VP2229)
Poor mental health in the university student population is an ongoing global problem and emerging evidence shows a significant worsening of symptoms since the onset of COVID-19. Read more
4-year PhD Studentship: Multi-camera machine vision of a whole cattle herd for assessing the impact of interventions for environmental sustainability
While dairy farming is receiving increasingly strong competition from plant-based alternatives, it remains an important agricultural option where grass is the most viable crop, such as Bristol’s civic region as well as a large slice of world landmass. Read more
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Characterisation of porcine T follicular helper cells and their response to vaccination and infection
Since they were first discovered in 2000, the function of T follicular helper (Tfh) cells has been a subject of intense and fast-moving research. It is now clear that these cells are critical in orchestrating the B cell/antibody response and they have become a focus in improving targeted cancer immunotherapy and vaccine strategies. Read more
Environmental remediation of persistent organic pollutants, per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances
PFAS are a group of >4,700 man-made chemicals used across a range of applications such as fire-fighting foams, waterproofing for clothes, and non-stick cookware, among others. Read more
Project at Queen's University Belfast - Nutritional programming in replacement dairy heifers: Future-proofing herd performance, health and behaviour
Project background. The lifetime performance of a dairy calf is impacted by its health, nutrition and environment, with a sub optimal position in any of these factors affecting the animal’s ability to achieve its genetic potential. Read more
Understanding the Impacts of Inhaled Particulate Matter on Neurological Health
The biological processes underlying the development of dementia and other neurodegenerative disorders are complex and not fully understood, but accumulating evidence has demonstrated that exposure to air pollution, especially airborne particles, is a potentially important environmental risk factor. Read more
Transgenerational consequences of exposure to chemical mixtures on reproductive and metabolic health
Human healthcare faces a number of immediate, significant and interlinked challenges pertaining to dramatic declines in metabolic and reproductive health. Read more