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astrocyte PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 8 astrocyte PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
MScR - Astrocyte mechanisms in depression
Depression is the most common mental health illness affecting about 20% of the population at least once in their lifetime. Depression has been proposed to be a result of a decreased level of brain monoamines such as serotonin. Read more
Regulation of glial homeostasis in brain health and Alzheimer’s disease
The brain is a powerhouse, consuming over 20% of the body’s glucose and oxygen to fuel neuronal activity required for information processing and cognitive functions1. Read more
Coupled chemical oscillations in networks of neurons and astrocytes
Project Overview. Waves and oscillations of molecules play a critical role in information processing in the brain. Meanwhile, pulsatility of hormones is the foundation of fertility, emotional regulation and mammalian behaviour. Read more
Biological Logic and Memory Assays for Neuronal Degradation (Ref: CS/SL-SF1/2025)
Overview. In modern computers, the half-adder is the basic component to perform logic, the set reset flip-flop is used to store memory, and simple clocking circuits ensure synchronous sequential logic. Read more
Keeping microRNAs inducers of neuroinflammation under control: towards discovery of disease-modifying therapies against Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) poses tremendous psychological, clinical and social challenges to patients, their families and society due to progressive memory loss, cognitive decline and functional impairments. Read more
Novel biologics-based approaches to enhancing astrocytic Neurexin1a levels as possible therapies for Alzheimer’s disease and neurodevelopmental conditions.
Neurexin1a is a protein found at the surface of cells in the brain where it is thought to be involved in synaptic functioning. Read more
Cancer Neuroscience: Investigating the impact of non-CNS tumours on neuronal plasticity in the brain
To apply, please contact Dr Graham Sheridan at Graham.Sheridan@nottingham.ac.uk. Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, resulting in approximately 18 million new cases and 10 million deaths each year. Read more
MScR - Early-life stress, susceptibility to mental health disorders and glia: central immune response in a rat model of pre-term birth
Depression and anxiety are the most prevalent mental health disorders affecting 1 in 4 people in the UK. Depression is the second most common cause of disability and together with other mental health disorders costs the UK economy an estimated £105 billion per year. Read more
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