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Establishing a novel transgenic mouse model with human-like vertebral joint degeneration: a future platform for screening regeneration therapeutics
University of Hong Kong Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Intervertebral discs (IVD) are the major vertebral joints responsible for spinal motion. Lumbar IVDs undergo age- and non-age related degeneration, causing low back pain and neurological deficits. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Yu-Leong Victor Leung
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This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its 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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Developing optogenetic therapies for retinal degeneration
The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Retinal degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in developed countries. The new exciting biological approach of optogenetic therapy in which ectopic expression of photosensitive proteins (photopigments) is used to restore photosensitivity, offers a potential breakthrough for treating these conditions. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof R Lucas, Dr Nina Milosavljevic
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Modelling inflammation-induced cell dedifferentiation program in vertebral joint degeneration using single cell transcriptomics
University of Hong Kong Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Degeneration of intervertebral discs (IVD), the major connective joint tissues in the vertebral column, is associated with low back pain incidence and severity. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Yu-Leong Victor Leung
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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its 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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The role and regulation of microtubules during axon growth and degeneration
The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Axons are the enormously long cable-like processes of neurons that wire the nervous system. These delicate structures have to be maintained for a life time. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Prokop
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Insights into eye disease: understanding the molecular basis of age-related macular degeneration
The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Dysregulation of innate immunity has been implicated as playing a key role in the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) – a major form of blindness in the industrialised world (see [1-5]). Read more
 Supervisors: Prof T Day, Dr S Clark
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Psychological intervention, cognitive training, functional rehabilitation and well-being in clinical populations with brain degeneration
University of Reading School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences
The concept of human well-being is a fundamental aspect of our existence and is often particularly vulnerable upon diagnosis and/or progression of long-term neurological conditions for which there is no cure, such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and Huntington’s disease. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Ho
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Enabling stratification of intervertebral disc repair
University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
  Research Group: School of Mechanical Engineering
A funded PhD is available to evaluate minimally invasive treatments for spinal disc degeneration using experimental and computational engineering methods. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Mengoni, Dr R K Wilcox
 28 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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Effect of Post-traumatic OA on the morphological and biomechanical properties of the mouse knee joint
University of Sheffield Department of Oncology and Metabolism
Musculoskeletal diseases have a huge impact in our ageing society, affecting dramatically the disability of patients suffering from them. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E Dall'Ara, Prof I Bellantuono
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Modelling subretinal injections to improve delivery of treatment for age-related eye diseases
University of Liverpool Faculty of Health and Life Science
Training. The University of Liverpool has set up a Doctoral Training Network in Technologies for Healthy Ageing to train the next generation of physical scientists and engineers to develop novel technologies and devices to address the challenges faced by older people and our clinical colleagues who work with them. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr VR Kearns, Dr B Geraghty, Dr A Abass
 7 April 2021 PhD Research Project

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Development of micro-incubator OCT/ OCE bioreactor system to engineer a robust musculoskeletal tissue model
University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering
Achieving adequate musculoskeletal tissue healing is one of the most challenging factors in the repair of orthopaedic tissues. The problem of hard-to-soft tissue fixation is the major cause of failure of replacement grafts and leads to further musculoskeletal degeneration e.g. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Vorstius, Dr C Li
 30 June 2021 PhD Research Project

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Development and evaluation of microneedle arrays for ocular drug delivery
Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy
Minimally invasive microneedles (MNs) offer unique opportunities to address current challenges in the effective management of ocular disorders, such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic retinopathy (DR) [1]. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Thakur
 1 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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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.

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Nanotherapeutics for Improved Ocular Drug Delivery of Biologics
Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy
Eye diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are major causes of vision loss in the UK and worldwide. For example, approximately 600,000 people in the UK suffer from vision loss due to AMD. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Thakur
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Development of an advanced biofabrication platform for cartilaginous tissue regeneration
The University of Manchester EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Advanced Biomedical Materials
Application deadline. 3rd March. Interviews to be held. 31 March 2021. Fibrocartilaginous tissues, such as the meniscus and intervertebral disc (IVD), promote healthy locomotion and protect adjacent bony tissue by distribution of high levels of mechanical load. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Richardson
 3 March 2021 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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Development of an advanced biofabrication platform for cartilaginous tissue regeneration
University of Sheffield EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Advanced Biomedical Materials
Application deadline. 3rd March. Interviews to be held. 31 March 2021. Fibrocartilaginous tissues, such as the meniscus and intervertebral disc (IVD), promote healthy locomotion and protect adjacent bony tissue by distribution of high levels of mechanical load. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Richardson
 3 March 2021 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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Understanding the aetiology of diabetic neuropathy
The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Diabetic neuropathy is a common secondary complication of diabetes mellitus which affects around 50% of all patients with diabetes - impacting on health, wellbeing and quality of life. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Gardiner, Dr R Unwin
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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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