osteoporosis PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 18 osteoporosis PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Investigating the links between β-amyloid, osteoporosis and frailty in Alzheimer’s disease

Queen Mary University of London Institute of Dentistry

Background. Individuals with Alzheimer’s disease are more likely to suffer from osteoporosis (the loss of bone mass and strength) than age-matched individuals1, significantly contributing to the frailty associated with dementia. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S McArthur, Dr SCF Rawlinson

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Development of a miniaturised bone organoid culture platform for high throughput pharmacological compound screening to identify bone anabolic compounds.

University of Birmingham Institute of Inflammation and Ageing

Research link. https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/inflammation-ageing/naylor-amy.aspx. https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/chemical-engineering/grover-liam.aspx. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Naylor, Prof L Grover

12 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Understanding relationship between timing of feeding and the responsiveness of the skeleton to physical activity - clinical trials in musculoskeletal ageing

Anglia Ruskin University ARU Faculty of Health, Education, Medicine and Social Care

Osteoporosis is a major contributor to loss of independence, frailty, bone fractures and morbidity in elderly people. Even after successful fracture treatment, independent living is compromised in many patients. Read more

Supervisors: Dr JS Samvelyan, Dr SB Bowles, Prof BP Pierscionek

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Computer-aided Detection of Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures in Clinical Images Using Convolutional Neural Network Constrained Local Models (CNN-CLMs)

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Osteoporosis is a common, degenerative skeletal disorder that increases the risk of fractures and causes significant morbidity and mortality. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Bromiley, Prof T Cootes, Dr EP Kariki

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Exploring Glucocorticoid Metabolism as a Therapeutic Target for Bone Wasting Related to Chronic Kidney Disease

University of Birmingham Institute of Clinical Sciences

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common long-term condition, affecting 1 in 7 people above the age of 65 years in England. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Hardy, Dr M Jones

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4-year PhD Studentship: Optimal management and follow up of patients after coeliac disease diagnosis: evidence synthesis and routine data analysis

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Coeliac disease (CD) is caused by a reaction to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Gluten containing foods trigger a range of symptoms in people with CD, including diarrhoea, constipation, tiredness, and abdominal pain (1). Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Elwenspoek

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Unravelling the role of P4HB in skeletal development: towards treatment of heritable bone fragility

University of Sheffield School of Medicine and Population Health

Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) affects 1 in 15-20,000 live births and results in a childhood with frequent fractures, reduced mobility and joint problems. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Balasubramanian

12 January 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Influence of postbiotic supplementation on bone health SSEHS/KBW24

Loughborough University School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

Osteoporosis may affect half of older women, with bone loss increasing risk of fractures that may cause pain, disability and increased mortality. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Brooke-Wavell, Dr L Heaney

31 January 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Characterization of the morphological and nanomechanical properties of cortical bone

University of Sheffield School of Medicine and Population Health

Musculoskeletal diseases have a huge impact in our ageing society, affecting dramatically the disability of patients suffering from them. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Dall'Ara, Dr P Bhattacharya

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Cell-matrix interface engineering for regenerative medicine applications and disease modelling

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Dr. Mahetab Amer is seeking motivated students with backgrounds in tissue engineering, cell biology, materials science, or related fields to join her dynamic, multidisciplinary research group at the Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine, University of Manchester. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M.A Amer

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MRC DiMeN Doctoral Training Partnership: Tissue regeneration using nano-biologics

University of York MRC DiMeN Doctoral Training Partnership

This PhD project combines cutting edge science with innovative therapeutic development, under the supervision of two experts in the field, Professor Paul Genever (York) and Dr Owen Davies (Loughborough). Read more

Supervisors: Prof P Genever, Dr O Davies

17 December 2023 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Creating novel testing technologies for patient specific fracture fixation devices

Aston University College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Applications are invited for a three year self-funded Postgraduate Research project, to be undertaken at Aston University. The successful applicant will join an established experimental group working on biomaterials for orthopaedic implants. . Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Leslie

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Control of Parathyroid Hormone Secretion

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

The regulation of parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion is of fundamental importance for calcium homeostasis and in mineral conditions affecting bone and the kidneys. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Ward, Dr J Bruce

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Proteomics to determine how defects in membrane trafficking within the secretory pathway cause human disease

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Work in the Lowe laboratory is aimed at deciphering the molecular mechanisms that control membrane trafficking within cells. A major focus of our work is the trafficking of proteins to and through the Golgi apparatus, which lies at the heart of the secretory pathway. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Lowe, Prof V Allan

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Musculoskeletal health in children

University of Tasmania Menzies Institute for Medical Research

Poor musculoskeletal health is one of the greatest health burdens in Tasmania and worldwide. It is often perceived that poor health is all about aging, but nothing is less true. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Scheepers, Prof G Jones, Dr B Fraser

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We have 18 osteoporosis PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

osteoporosis PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 18 osteoporosis PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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