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muscle PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 115 muscle PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
GendAge Weight Loss Study: Sex Hormones As Regulators Of The Age- And Sex-dependent Benefits Of Caloric Restriction
With nearly two-thirds of the UK population living with overweight or obesity, there is a desperate need to provide evidence-based public health advice for obesity management. Read more
PhD Opportunity - Runx1 and Heart Failure
'TO APPLY, PLEASE CLICK INSTITUTION WEBSITE'. Research area. Heart research. Project outline. Coronary heart disease (CHD) leading to myocardial ischaemia is the predominant cause of heart failure (HF) and premature mortality in the UK. Read more
The Role of Nutrition and Exercise in Physical and Cognitive Function (such as sarcopenia and frailty), utilizing clinical, metabolomic, proteomic, and gut microbiota data
Physical frailty is a result of hallmarks of aging, where gut microbiome (GM) dysbiosis and dietary pattern play a significant role. Read more
A BCI-controlled soft actuated exoskeleton for tele-neurorehabilitation
Around 1 in 6 people live in the UK with a neurological condition, and an estimated 600,000 people are diagnosed with a neurological disorder each year [1]. Read more
Gene therapy for neuromuscular diseases
We are accepting candidatures for PhD students enthusiastic about finding cures for neuromuscular diseases or willing to explore and learn gene therapy technologies using models of neuromuscular diseases. Read more
Molecular mechanisms underlying the anti-atherogenic actions of natural products
Atherosclerosis, the underlying cause of myocardial infarction, stroke and peripheral vascular disease, is responsible for most deaths in the western world with mortality increasing at a marked rate in developing. Read more
Unravelling the mechanical function of the leg muscles during running
The anatomy of the legs is complex with multiple muscles that are (anatomically) capable of flexing and extending the limb joints. Read more
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SWBio DTP: Genes and lifestyle factors influencing lifelong health
This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the South West Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership (SWBio DTP). Read more
The Role of Maternal Exercise in Prenatal Skeletal Development
We seek an enthusiastic student interested in skeletal development to join the Developmental Biomechanics group at University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland. Read more
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Stepping up our understanding of human foot biomechanics with computer modelling and simulation. BBSRC SWBio DTP PhD studentship 2025 Entry
Up to 34 fully-funded 4-year PhD studentships* available to start in September 2025, across a wide range of bioscience disciplines. Read more
Funded PhD - Brain activity-based vibrotactile stimulation therapy for dystonia
Dystonia is a movement disorder characterized by severe involuntary muscle contractions and is very challenging to treat. Read more
Identifying novel small molecule myokines secreted during exercise that improve cardiovascular health
Background. Physical exercise has transformative properties to improve health for those living with cardiovascular and heart diseases, particularly those diseases associated with the over consumption of macronutrients. Read more
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Profiling the isoform-resolved transcriptomic landscape of human cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathies, including dilated (DCM) and hypertrophic cardiomyopathies (HCM), resulting in abnormal cardiac structure or function, and are an important cause of morbidity and mortality. Read more
Frailty & Nutrition Evaluation – Protein Intervention & Education for Community Elderly (FINEPIECE Study)
Frail older people are at high risk of disability, dependency, cognitive impairment and mortality, and more often need long term care and hospitalization. Read more
Cellular signalling mechanisms in iPSC-derived cardiovascular cells
Research Group:
Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) offer an advanced platform for disease modelling, drug discovery, and regenerative therapies. Read more