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Metabolic psychiatry – Understanding ethnic and global differences in the inter-relationships between obesity and mental health. MRC GW4 BioMed DTP PhD studentship 2024/25 Entry, PhD in Genetics and Genomics
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
Impact of maternal obesity on offspring adipogenesis
Obesity is the major health crisis of this generation. Thus, research into the mechanistic basis behind obesity is of paramount importance. Read more
Supporting children with long-term health conditions to prevent and manage obesity
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
Investigation of aortic remodelling in obesity and role of mitochondrial dysfunction
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
Exploring the experiences and consequences of a food addiction label.
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
Circadian clock control of adipocyte metabolism
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
Childhood Obesity - Fully Funded Graduate Research Position
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
Effect of obesity on bone strength and implication on the risk of hip fracture
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
What works to prevent over-eating in preschool children with avid appetites?
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
How can we reduce child malnutrition and obesity in the face of food insecurity and poverty?
Children in the UK face considerable challenges to growing up healthy and happy. Read more
Stem cells and hungry neurons: neuropeptides in energy homeostasis
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
Role of T and NK-cell immunity during dengue virus infection and impact of immune modulation during therapy
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
The effect of food addiction stigma on food preferences and dietary intake
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
PhD Position in Systems Neuroscience (f/m/x)
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
“That food destresses my brain”: does linking food choices to reductions in brain stress improve adherence to dietary goals?
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
