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We have 73 neurodegenerative PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
neurodegenerative PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 73 neurodegenerative PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Boosting protein quality control systems to treat neurodegenerative diseases
The deposition of misfolded proteins is a defining feature of many age-dependent human diseases, including the increasingly prevalent neurodegenerative diseases. Read more
Pathological protein assembly in neurodegenerative diseases
Neurodegenerative diseases are one of the greatest health challenges facing our society. This large group of diseases is characterised by the pathological assembly of specific proteins into filaments in the central nervous system. Read more
Targeting human neurodegenerative diseases using the fruit-fly Drosophila melanogaster
Almost a million of people in the UK suffer from neurodegenerative disorders. Alzheimer’s disease, dementia with Lewy bodies, and Frontotemporal dementia are the most common causes of neurodegenerative dementias. Read more
Exploring the interplay between ageing, gut microbiome, and neurodegenerative diseases
Project Overview. Neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease represent major health risks in ageing societies. Read more
Exploring neurodegenerative disease-associated gene function in iPS-microglia
Microglia are brain parenchyma-resident macrophages, with important homeostatic functions, clearing away dead cells and debris, and remodelling defunct neuronal connections. Read more
Microplastics and Nanoplastics as Emerging Risk Factors in Neurodevelopmental and Neurodegenerative Condition
Project Overview. Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) are ubiquitous environmental pollutants raising concerns due to their potential adverse effects on human health. Read more
The role of MicroRNAs in neurodegenerative diseases
We are seeking talented, motivated students with a passion for research in Neuroscience and Neurotrauma to join the team led by Dr Valentina Di Pietro (Dr Valentina Di Pietro - Institute of Inflammation and Ageing - University of Birmingham). Read more
Assessing the Impact of ‘mixed’ Proteinopathies on Mitochondrial Function for Driving Neurodegenerative Disease in a Highly Translational Cholinergic Cell Model
We are seeking talented, motivated students with a passion for research in understanding the causes of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. Read more
Targeting protein acetylation to reduce microglia activation in neurodegenerative disorders
The School of Biomedical Sciences invites applications from prospective postgraduate researchers who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2024/25. Read more
How does TRIM21 degrade diverse substrates from viruses to neurodegenerative aggregates?
TRIM21 is the cytosolic E3 ligase and antibody receptor responsible for intracellular antibody immunity. Unlike other ubiquitin ligases, TRIM21 doesn’t have a defined substrate but is directed towards its targets by antibodies. Read more
Cryo-EM studies of amyloids in neurodegenerative diseases
Abnormal filamentous inclusions of the proteins amyloid-beta, tau and alpha-synuclein characterise multiple human neurodegenerative diseases, which are called beta-amyloidoses, tauopathies and synucleinopathies, respectively. Read more
AI and machine learning for the monitoring of neurodegenerative conditions - Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and Alzheimer’s disease
Research Group:
Healthcare Engineering
A number of self-funded PhD project positions are available in the theory and application of biologically-inspired “white box” machine learning algorithms… Read more
Computational modelling of the human blood-brain barrier to tackle multidrug resistance and neurodegenerative disorders (molecular dynamics/deep generative learning/AI)
By 2050 the number of people living with neurodegenerative disorders are set to double. Alzheimer’s disease in particular is set to become a public health emergency. Read more
Assessing the Impact of Aggregation-Prone Proteins on the Mitochondrial-Metallome Interplay in a Novel 3D Spheroid Cholinergic Cell Model of Neurodegenerative Disease
Although showing diverse symptoms affecting cognition and movement, the brains of patients with neurodegenerative disorders (NDs) display similar neuropathological features namely protein aggregation within the brain. Read more
Using machine learning to predict cell-type specific effects of genetic variants which influence genome regulation
UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) Centre at Imperial. PhD Studentship in Machine Learning for Genomics. Imperial College London, White City Campus, London, UK. Read more