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kidney PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 24 kidney PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Endothelial glycocalyx damage as a therapeutic target in sepsis-associated Acute Kidney Injury
Sepsis is the leading cause of acute kidney injury (sAKI), associated with high morbidity and mortality.1,2 Unfortunately, there is no treatment for sAKI, current therapies are nonspecific and supportive of the vital organ systems in the hope the kidney will recover. Read more
Cultural adaptation of a digital health platform for patients with chronic kidney disease from a South Asian background
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major public health emergency. 7 million people in the UK have CKD, numbers are expected to increase over the next 10 years, with a major impact on the UK health economy (1). Read more
Understanding the role of adiponectin in kidney disease development at a population level
Reduced circulating adiponectin levels are associated with poor outcome in patients with diabetic kidney disease (DKD) (1). Adiponectin has been shown to be protective against the development of DKD in Type 2 diabetic models (2, 3, 4). Read more
Investigating the link between chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease.
Research interests/description of main research theme. Patients with chronic kidney disease are 40% more likely to develop cardiovascular disease, however, mechanisms driving the cardiovascular pathogenesis are unclear. Read more
Understanding and curing genetic kidney disease
Steroid Resistant Nephrotic syndrome (SRNS) is a rare kidney condition which causes excess fluid to be retained in the body which causes swelling (oedema). Read more
The role of TIRR in kidney cancer
Eukaryotic cells employ a carefully coordinated network of signalling and repair proteins to resolve DNA damage, known as the DNA damage response (DDR). Read more
Artificial intelligence-driven vaccine development to tackle the myxozoan parasite that causes proliferative kidney disease in farmed fish.
Myxozoan parasites are an unusual group of basal metazoan parasites causing severe disease in farmed fish species. Tetracapsuloides bryosalmonae causes proliferative kidney disease (PKD) in salmonid fish throughout Europe and USA. Read more
Routine Monitoring of Depression and Anxiety in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
This PhD project is aligned with the ‘Living with Long-Term Conditions’ (LWLTC) research group at the University of Worcester. Read more
Mediators of loin pain in IgA nephropathy
IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is the most common pattern of primary glomerular disease reported across the world following a renal biopsy. Read more
Quantifying the risk of precipitating drug induced crystalluria (XTALURIA)
The growth of crystals in the body often results in pain, damage, and gross harm. Read more
Targeting the extracellular matrix remodelling for the treatment of obesity-associated cardio-renal dysfunction
Obesity is a risk factor for many chronic metabolic diseases including heart failure and chronic kidney disease. Our lab demonstrated a tight association between increased deposition of extracellular matrix components (e.g. Read more
Ejecting infection: Understanding how epithelial tissues rid themselves of viral infections by apical extrusion
Background. The epithelial tissues of our bodies use physical barriers and innate defences to fight viral infection. Read more
Identifying the causes and cellular effects of Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)
A major factor in morbidity and mortality worldwide is end stage renal disease (ESRD). At least 10% of ESRD is caused by focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), a form of steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome. Read more
Investigating the role of neutrophil-mediated tissue damage in a model of lupus nephritis
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a rare autoimmune disease that affects around 5 million people worldwide. It disproportionately affects women and is incurable. Read more
An integrated hydro-epidemiological approach to prevent and mitigate water-related zoonotic diseases leveraging nature-based solutions. MRC GW4 BioMed DTP PhD studentship 2025/26
Summary. Waterborne zoonotic diseases, such as Cryptosporidium, E.coli, and Leptospira are a serious threat to drinking water safety, especially in rural, farm-dominated lands. Read more
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