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Tracking developments in obesity research, practice and policy after the COVID-19pandemic: Insights from behavioural science
University of Sheffield Department of Psychology
The Foresight report (2007) brought attention to the pressing need to address wide-ranging factors that contribute to the development and maintenance of obesity. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Gibson-Miller, Dr R Webster
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Development of novel herbal extracts for treatment of metabolic disarray and neuropathy in rodent models of obesity and diabetes.
Glasgow Caledonian University School of Health and Life Sciences
  Research Group: Molecular Mechanisms and Long Term Conditions
Reference No. SHLS20041. Diabetes and obesity levels continue to rise globally, with significant detrimental effects on personal health and wellbeing, social welfare and healthcare budgets. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Patterson, Dr S Dolan
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Chemotherapy dose-capping due to obesity and its impact on survival
The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Obesity is associated with risk for several cancer types, including colorectal and breast cancers (1). Obesity also predicts for a poor outcome after cancer treatment. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Renehan, Dr Jorge Barriuso
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Investigation of aortic remodelling in obesity and role of mitochondrial dysfunction
The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
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
 Supervisors: Dr A Kitmitto, Dr E Cartwright
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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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PhD Student (f/m/x) in Immuno-Metabolism & Obesity Research at the YIG "Diet-Induced Metabolic Alterations"
Helmholtz Zentrum Munich Helmholtz Institute for Metabolic, Obesity and Vascular Research (HI-MAG)
Helmholtz Zentrum München is a research center with the mission to dis cover personalized medical solutions for the prevention and therapy of environ mentally triggered diseases and promote a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Jais
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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Identification of key factors from adipose tissue that mediate obesity-induced diabetes and cardiovascular complications
University of Hong Kong Department of Medicine
Adipose tissue (fat) is a highly heterogeneous and dynamic organ that plays integral roles in metabolic and cardiovascular health. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Xu
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Obesity, HDL, endothelial function and vascular inflammation: A mechanistic study and the impact of metabolic surgery.
The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Obesity is a worldwide health issue of epidemic proportions and major cause of co-morbidities, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other health conditions. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr H Soran, Dr T Rashid, Dr R Donn, Dr M Ferdousi
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Human fat distribution and metabolic disease: Identifying the mechanistic basis for site-specific fat storage to identify new ways of tackling the metabolic consequences of obesity.
University of Oxford Radcliffe Department of Medicine
Identifying the mechanistic basis for site-specific fat storage to identify new ways of tackling the metabolic consequences of obesity. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof F Karpe, Dr M Neville, Dr M Todorcevic, Dr K Pinnick
 23 July 2021 PhD Research Project

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Understanding small artery dysfunction in obesity
The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Obesity related hypertension is one of the defining pandemics of the 21st century. As weight increases, blood pressure rises. Over half the UK population is obese or overweight and as a result a quarter of the population have hypertension. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Greenstein, Prof A Gurney
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Obesity, type 2 diabetes and the thrifty genotype hypothesis
University of Bristol Bristol Medical School
Rationale. The thrifty genotype hypothesis suggests that certain populations may have an inherent genetic predisposition to promote fat storage. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof D Murphy, Dr A Alagaili, Dr K Ellacott
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Regulation of G-protein-coupled receptors in the development of type 2 diabetes.
Aberdeen University School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
We invite applications for an exciting Diabetes UK Funded PhD studentship investigating the role of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) in the development of type 2 diabetes. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Thompson
 2 April 2021 PhD Research Project

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Deciphering the role of white and brown adipocytes in metabolic disease
University of Oxford Radcliffe Department of Medicine
Our work focuses on understanding how obesity drives the development of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Specifically, it aims to decipher molecular determinants of adipocyte number and distribution within the body; key factors of susceptibility to obesity-associated cardiometabolic diseases. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Christodoulides, Prof F Karpe
 23 July 2021 PhD Research Project

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Development of new anti-obese strategies by conversion of white fat to brown fat
University of Hong Kong Department of Medicine
In contrast to white adipose tissue (WAT) that stores energy, brown adipose tissue (BAT) is specialized for energy dissipation and considered as a potential weapon to combat obesity by uncoupling mitochondrial respiratory chain and ATP synthesis. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Xu
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Identifying cognitive and biochemical changes underlying lifestyle risk factors for dementia
University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences
  Research Group: Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
Dementia describes a group of age-associated conditions of which cognitive decline is a major feature. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia and is characterised by the onset of a gradual cognitive decline. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S McLean, Dr R Williamson
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Metabolic programming: Role of micronutrient (B12) deficiency and associated epigenetic marks
Nottingham Trent University School of Science & Technology
The global epidemic of childhood obesity is a major public health issue. Although current adverse lifestyle (nutrition and physical inactivity) contributes to obesity, a growing body of evidence links early life nutritional adversity to the development of obesity and metabolic disorders in children. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Antonysunil
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