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We have 45 lifestyle PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
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Understanding barriers and facilitators of dietary and lifestyle interventions to reduce side effects of treatment and improve outcomes in South Asian men with prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer (PCa) is a leading cause of male mortality, with 336,000 deaths worldwide each year (1). Although most PCa cases are indolent, slow-growing, and tend not to progress, a subset of cases are aggressive and progress to metastases, treatment resistance and death. Read more
Exploration of the multi-causality and multi-morbidity in patients with lifestyle related liver disease using the UK Biobank
Background. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common cause of chronic liver disease in the UK due to the obesity and type 2 diabetes epidemics. Read more
Examination of the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the introduction of a novel patient-centered community metabolic liver clinic
Background. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common cause of chronic liver disease in the UK due to the obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D) epidemics. Read more
Salivary Profile of Children and Young Adults and the Impact of Health and Lifestyle
Our population is ageing and we know that globally the number of older individuals is increasing at a greater rate than that of young people. Read more
Combatting brain and body ageing through exercise
As we grow older, our physiology and behaviour deteriorate. This is compounded by a sedentary lifestyle, poor diet, and low quality sleep. Read more
Development of machine learning-based methodology to study patterns in medical data (in application to COVID-19)
Research Group:
School of Mathematics
In the era of big data analytics, statistical and machine learning (ML) tools are widely used to study the relationships and patterns in data. . Read more
Tackling falls and fracture in Parkinson’s
Half of all women, and 20% of men, aged over 50 years will sustain a fracture in their remaining lifetime. However, people with Parkinson’s disease (PwP) are particularly predisposed towards excess fall and fracture risk and subsequent hospital admission. Read more
Using supermarket loyalty cards data for cancer risk factor prediction
Shopping history records, collected via purchases tracked on loyalty cards, can provide a new perspective on lifestyle choices and behaviours and how these relate to health outcomes such as cancer. Read more
Regulation of virulence and biofilm formation by quorum sensing and the "stress alarmone" ppGpp in gram-negative pathogenic bacteria.
We are investigating the complex interplay between cell-cell signalling (quorum sensing), microbial lifestyle (i.e., free-living planktonic cultures vs sessile biofilm communities), growth phase and virulence in gram-negative bacteria. Read more
Repurposing and enriching cardiovascular risk prediction model to identify people at risk of cancer – UCL (part of Health Data Research UK’s Big Data for Complex Disease Driver Programme)
Risk-stratified management of cardiovascular disease (CVD), where people without established disease receive preventative interventions and monitoring based on their 10-years predicted risk, has been highly successful to ensure healthcare resources are allocated to those most likely to benefit. Read more
Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences Fee Waiver Studentship 2023/24 SSEHS/FW2324
Applications are invited for studentships that cover the cost of UK tuition fees. The School’s . research activity. is organised within three themes - Lifestyle for Health & Wellbeing, Sport, Business & Society and Sport Performance. Read more
Precision Nutrition for Gut Health: Development of a novel seaweed-containing, gut microbiota targeted nutraceutical
We seek a student with an interest in cross-disciplinary research approaches to better understand the impact of gut microbiota targeted dietary interventions on health. Read more
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PhD studentship opportunity in Cancer Epidemiology
We are pleased to invite applications for a 3-year full-time PhD studentship in Cancer Epidemiology. This is a unique opportunity to join a new research unit, the. Read more
Trying to conceive after miscarriage: What are the advice and support needs for women in the context of the preconception health agenda
One in 5 women will experience miscarriage and of these around 50% will consequently experience psychological distress (Athey & Spielvogel, 2000). Read more
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Exploring the contribution of the environment on disease onset in disadvantaged and minority populations.
Environmental pollution kills ~9 million people per year worldwide, affecting 1 in 6 individuals [1]. The burden of pollution-related deaths, diseases and the economic losses are suffered most greatly by deprived communities [1]. Read more