About the GW4 BioMed2 Doctoral Training Partnership. The partnership brings together the Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff (lead) and Exeter to develop the next generation of biomedical researchers. Read more
Children who are living with long-term medical conditions are a much greater risk for overweight and obesity compared to other children (Rimmer et al., 2007). Read more
Obesity is a global healthcare and economic burden with currently more than 650 million adults classified as obese (WHO, 2017). Obesity is a common precursor to type 2 diabetes (T2DM), and both are risk factors for developing cardiovascular disease. Read more
People living with obesity are highly stigmatised and this can have profound negative effects on their psychological and physical wellbeing, as well as impacting their ability to lose weight (e.g. Read more
Obesity is a major public health issue affecting one third of UK adults, and an estimated 2.1 billion individuals worldwide. The role of circadian clock dysfunction in the development of obesity is becoming clear, with disruptive lifestyles (e.g. Read more
The Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina is currently seeking a PhD level applicant who are interested in pursuing a research‐focused doctoral degree on the topic of childhood obesity. Read more
There is a clear and unmet need to address the diagnosis of hip fracture risk associated with osteoporosis. Whereas low weight is a well-documented risk factor for future bone fractures, a high body weight seems to protect against hip fracture. Read more
Childhood obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century, placing children at high risk of diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and some cancers. Read more
Summary. You will investigate the role of neural stem cells and neurons in energy homeostasis. You will determine how neuropeptides and diet affects stem cells, neurons and glia from mouse and human brain. Read more
A PhD position is available to study the role of human T and NK-cell immunity during infection with dengue virus (DENV), a flavivirus that is transmitted by infected Aedes mosquitoes. Read more
This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in our impactful interdisciplinary research at the Oxford Brookes Centre for Nutrition and Health at Oxford Brookes University and contribute to our ongoing collaboration with the Sussex Ingestive Behaviour Group at the University of Sussex, UK. Read more
Our mission as research center. Discover personalized medical solutions for environmentally triggered diseases to promote a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. Read more
Project description. Mental stress is increasingly prevalent in our societies, particularly in the UK, where 74% of the population reports feeling stressed at work. Read more
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