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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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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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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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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
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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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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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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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The Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Potential of Herbal Supplements: Identifying Tissue Targets in Addressing Obesity and Metabolic Disease-PhD (Funded)
University of Exeter College of Life and Environmental Sciences
This project will investigate the anti-inflammatory actions, metabolic effects and antioxidant potential of bioactive supplements in vascular endothelial cells, hepatic cells and adipose tissue. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M O'Leary, Assoc Prof J Bowtell
 9 May 2021 PhD Research Project

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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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Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential 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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Enhancing Complementary Feeding Practices through Digital Health Technologies in Peru
Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics
  Research Group: Cybersecurity, Privacy and HCC Research Section
This project is in collaboration with the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University and the Institute of Nutritional Research in Lima, Peru. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Verdezoto Dias, Dr C Fuentes Toro, Dr K Stawarz
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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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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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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PhD Studentship Opportunity in the Development of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-informed tool to help nurses discuss weight management with people with a diagnosis of serious mental illness
University of Surrey Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences
People with serious mental illness (SMI. schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) experience nearly double the rate of obesity compared with the general population. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof E Barley, Dr B Dibb
Open Day(s)  17 May 2021 PhD Research Project

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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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Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project has funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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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
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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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
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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Identifying glucose-dependent mechanisms underlying risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease
University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences
  Research Group: Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
Several risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease including diabetes and midlife obesity are age-dependent and have an obvious metabolic component resulting in impaired glucose metabolism. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Williamson, Dr S McLean
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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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PhD Student (f/m/x) in Metabolism and Epigenetics
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 pre vention and therapy of environ mentally triggered diseases and promote a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Sheikh
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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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Modelling the genetics of time-varying phenotypes using dynamic Bayesian networks
University of Surrey Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences
This is an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team to develop dynamic Bayesian networks of BMI trajectories leading to childhood obesity. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr DCA Couto Alves
Open Day(s)  28 April 2021 PhD Research Project

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Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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PhD Studentship: The promotion of weight management by dentists during routine appointments
Loughborough University School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
Application details. Reference number. SSEHS/AD/2. Start date of studentship. 1. October 2021 or 1 January 2022. Closing date of advert. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Daley
 6 May 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

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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Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential 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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Biological rhythms and the dopamine system in cognitive dysfunction
University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences
  Research Group: Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
Psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia are associated with metabolic syndrome, obesity and diabetes. Schizophrenia affects 1.1% of the population and although not the most common psychiatric condition it is arguably the most severe and debilitating. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S McLean, Dr G Helfer
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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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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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Weight stigma and health behaviours
University of Sheffield Department of Psychology
Obesity is one of society’s greatest challenges with 2/3rds of UK adults being overweight or obese. Weight stigma (anti-fat attitudes, weight-based prejudice and discrimination) is experienced by 54% of adults and deters individuals from engaging in healthy behaviours targeted in obesity interventions (e.g. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Buckland, Dr A Iyer, Dr C Wood
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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A study of the natural history of joint hypermobility using a population-based birth cohort
University of Bristol Bristol Medical School
People with generalised joint hypermobility (GJH) are described as being ‘double-jointed’ because their joints are more flexible and bendy than other people’s. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E Clark, Prof A Judge, Prof S Palmer
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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Predictors Onset Persistence and Psychological Impact of Acne (POPPIA)
University of Bristol Bristol Medical School
Rationale. Acne is an inflammatory skin disorder comprising papules/pustules, comedones, hyper-pigmentation and scarring. Almost all teenagers are affected to some degree, with 20% being moderately-to-severely affected. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Ridd, Dr S Sullivan
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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