The impact of diet and the ageing gut on inflammation, immunity and cognition
University of Surrey
School of Biosciences and Medicine
Research Group:
Immunology Section, Brain Nutrition Gut Microbiome Research Group
The gut microbiota plays a central role in health, regulating immunity and brain function via the gut–brain–immune axis. Age-related changes in the microbiome are thought to drive immune dysfunction, chronic inflammation, and cognitive decline. Read more
Supervisors: Dr N Riddell, Dr CDM della Monica, Dr KCK Cohen Kadosh, Dr EC Chambers
12 July 2026
PhD Research Project
Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)