bladder PhD Projects, Programs & Scholarships

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First steps towards gene therapy for congenital bladder disease

University of Manchester
Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Dr N Roberts, Prof A Woolf

Applications accepted all year round

In the congenital disease urofacial syndrome (UFS), urinary bladder voiding is incomplete due to poor co-ordination between detrusor muscle contraction and bladder outlet relaxation.

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Development and in-vitro testing of a urease inhibitor to prevent urinary catheter blockage

University of Bath
Department of Chemistry

Prof A T A Jenkins

Application Deadline: 31 March 2019

Introduction. the clinical problem. In the UK, approximately 15-25% of patients admitted to NHS hospitals each year will require urethral catheterisation.

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PhD position in the development of Raman spectroscopy for endoscopic bladder cancer diagnosis

King’s College London
Dental & Health Sciences Research

Dr M S Bergholt, Prof T Vercauteren

Application Deadline: 31 March 2019

At the Centre for Craniofacial and Regenerative Biology at King’s College London, a prestigious European Research Counsel (ERC) funded vacancy exists for a PhD student.

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Molecular mechanisms of neuronal ageing in bladder and bowel neurons (ref: SF18/APP/Ranson)

Northumbria University
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

Dr R Ranson

Applications accepted all year round

Ageing results in a progressive loss of physiological function resulting in a reduced quality of life in the elderly. One of the more prevalent conditions associated with ageing is incontinence-both faecal and urinary.

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Advanced Anti-bacterial Coating for Preventing Catheter-Associated Infections

University of Dundee
School of Science and Engineering

Dr Q Zhao

Application Deadline: 4 April 2019

Urinary catheters are used as soon as a patient cannot control urine drain as a consequence of incontinence or urine retention.

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The physiology of uterine smooth muscle contraction

Massey University
School of Health Sciences

Dr W Chua, Prof R Lentle

Application Deadline: 20 April 2019

The Medical Physiology Research Unit are seeking a high calibre physiology graduate to undertake a PhD on the mechanics of uterine smooth muscle contraction with a view to gaining greater understanding of the processes associated with labour.

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Removing motion from MR images of the pelvis

University of Edinburgh
MRC Centre for Inflammation Research

Dr L Kershaw, Dr S Semple

Application Deadline: 15 April 2019

This project is one of 9 four-year PhD Studentships funded by Medical Research Scotland (http://www.medicalresearchscotland.org.uk) to be delivered jointly by the named University and Company.

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Measuring symptoms of prolapse with the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Symptom Score (POP-SS)

Glasgow Caledonian University
School of Health and Life Sciences

Dr S Hagan, Dr P Dall, Dr P McCarthy

Application Deadline: 14 April 2019

Pelvic organ prolapse is a common female condition characterised by symptomatic descent of the vaginal walls, apex or vault from the normal anatomical position.

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The costs of managing incontinence in Scotland

Glasgow Caledonian University
School of Health and Life Sciences

Dr H Mason, Dr J Booth

Application Deadline: 14 April 2019

Urinary incontinence is common, currently affecting up to one third of all adults and is a growing problem. While not life-limiting incontinence is life-changing.

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