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biomedical PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 388 biomedical PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Animats - neural culture-controlled robots for closed-loop neuroscience

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Engineering

The project will continue research started at the University of Reading on animats - robotic platforms controlled in real time by activity of biological neuron cultures - and will investigate the methods for implementing efficient conditioning protocols. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Nasuto, Dr E Delivopoulos

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

What is the role of steroid hormones made in the brain?

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Many behaviours differ between the sexes and this is often controlled by hormones. In our laboratory, we explore how hormones regulate behaviours that differ between the sexes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Vasudevan, Prof P G Knight

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

We are what we eat: Plants and their effects on the brain

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Plants synthesize many compounds that can act like hormones in mammals. A class of plant compounds called phytosteroids act like steroid hormones and may influence anxiety, reproduction and healthy aging, though the mechanisms by which these signal are poorly understood. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Vasudevan, Prof J A Hawkins

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

Platelet-cell interactions: Platelets beyond thrombosis and haemostasis

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Platelets play a key role in the prevention of bleeding following blood vessel damage. In addition to this important role, platelets also impact the… Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Pollitt

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

Microplastics and Nanoplastics as Emerging Risk Factors in Neurodevelopmental and Neurodegenerative Condition

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) are ubiquitous environmental pollutants raising concerns due to their potential adverse effects on human health. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Kevei

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

Low density lipoprotein oxidation and atherosclerosis

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project overview. The research in Professor David Leake’s group is concerned with atherosclerosis, the underlying cause of coronary heart disease and thrombotic strokes. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D S Leake

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

Investigating lysosomal (dys)function in ageing and neurodegeneration

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Ageing is associated with a decline in the functions of an organism (López-Otín, C. et al. Cell, 2023) and correlates with an increased risk of developing diseases in the later life (Niccoli, T. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Cogo, Dr E Kevei

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

Cellular and molecular mechanisms of Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Hereditary Spastic Paraplegias (HSPs) are a group of rare, inherited, neurodegenerative disorders characterised by weakness and tightness of the leg muscles. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Cogo

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

Development of Advanced Spectroscopic Methods for Probing Membrane Damage

University of York

York Biomedical Research Institute

Lead supervisor. Dr Steven Quinn. The student will be registered with the Department of Physics, Engineering and Technology. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Quinn

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

Fuel for Infection: How Sun Exposure Rewires Skin Cell Metabolism to Aid Zika Virus

University of York

York Biomedical Research Institute

Lead supervisor. Dr Clive McKimmie. Co-supervisors. Dr Kim Robinson and Dr Kave Shams (NHS). The student will be registered with the Department of HYMS. Read more

Supervisors: Dr CS McKimmie, Dr KSR Robinson

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

Human tissue models of bladder cancer initiation to guide new prevention strategies

University of York

York Biomedical Research Institute

Lead supervisor: Dr Simon Baker. Co-supervisors. Prof Will Brackenbury. The student will be registered with the Department of Biology. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Baker, Prof W Brackenbury

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

CRISPR-Cas-based genetic biocontrol of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes for disease prevention

University of York

York Biomedical Research Institute

Lead supervisor. Dr Joshua Ang. Co-supervisors. Dr Clive McKimmie and Dr Daniella Lefteri. The student will be registered with the Department of Biology. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Ang, Dr CS McKimmie, Dr D Lefteri

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

Reprogramming tumour-associated macrophages in epithelial tumours

University of York

York Biomedical Research Institute

Lead supervisor. Dr Vicki Jennings. Co-supervisors. Prof Will Brackenbury. The student will be registered with the Department of Biology. Read more

Supervisors: Dr V Jennings, Prof W Brackenbury

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

Characterisation of TDP-43 mediated JNK signaling in neurodegenerative diseases ALS and FTD

University of York

York Biomedical Research Institute

Lead supervisor. Dr Han-Jou Chen. Co-supervisors. Dr G Evans and Prof Sean Sweeney. The student will be registered with the Department of Biology. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H J Chen, Dr G Evans, Prof S Sweeney

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

Understanding cellular mechanisms underlying autism and ADHD-linked Neurofibromatosis type 1

University of York

York Biomedical Research Institute

Lead supervisor. Dr Ines Hahn. Co-supervisors. Prof Will Brackenbury and Dr G Evans. The student will be registered with the Department of Biology. Read more

Supervisors: Dr I Hahn, Prof W Brackenbury, Dr G Evans

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

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