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Anticipating and experiencing pregnancy and childbirth in women with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: expectations and experiences
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is a three-dimensional structural disorder of the spine. The cause is unknown, but increased incidence at puberty is thought to be linked to rising hormone levels and irregular development of muscles around the spine. Read more
4-year PhD Studentship: Understanding ancestral/ethnic differences in adverse pregnancy and perinatal outcomes
Adverse pregnancy and perinatal outcomes (APPOs), including miscarriage, stillbirth, gestational diabetes (GD), hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), preterm birth (PTB), and small and large for gestational age (SGA/LGA) together affect over 40% of pregnancies, and are associated with poor future health for mother and offspring.1 The risk of APPOs varies by ancestry. Read more
Adverse health, neurodevelopmental and educational outcomes in offspring following in utero exposure to maternal medication
Background. Pregnancy is a vulnerable period when the foetus undergoes rapid development; therefore, exposure to adverse risk factors can have lifelong implications. Read more
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Innovation in midwifery care to support the informational and social needs of women before, during and after gestational diabetes
The incidence of Gestational Diabetes (GDM) is rising. Women experiencing GDM are at significant risk of recurrence in future pregnancies, and the majority will develop Type 2 Diabetes later in life. Read more
Deciphering disease mechanisms underlying hypertensive pregnancy
Project outline. The incidence of cardiovascular disease amongst women of child-bearing age is increasing. Consequently there is a greater prevalence of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, in particular pre-eclampsia (PE), which is a leading cause of maternal and foetal morbidity and mortality. Read more
Nitrate supplementation in pregnancy: maternal, fetal and offspring outcomes
Maternal diet has a significant impact of on fetal growth and development, as well as pregnancy outcomes and long-term offspring health. Dietary patterns… Read more
4-year PhD Studentship: Using genomics to improve prediction and early diagnosis of adverse pregnancy outcomes
Accurate risk prediction of adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs) has the potential to improve antenatal care by identifying high-risk women, who may benefit from more intense monitoring and intervention, and low-risk women, where we can minimise unnecessary invasive procedures and costs to health services. Read more
Too Old to Become a Parent? A qualitative study.
Uncertainty and risk perceptions in relation to pregnancy and birth are complex processes based on multiple factors. There are two main discourses within childbirth. Read more
Health Opportunity for Patient Empowerment in Gestational Diabetes (HOPE-GDM)
Research Group:
Chemistry and Biosciences
Gestational Diabetes is a temporary condition diagnosed at 24-28 weeks gestation, where the body is unable to maintain normal blood glucose levels due to insulin resistance during pregnancy. Read more
The role of the immune system in women’s reproductive health
The human endometrium is a highly dynamic tissue that rapidly regenerates over approximately 20 days and differentiates to form a uterus lining receptive to embryo implantation, further transforming into decidua to support embryonic development, or breaking down before regenerating a few days later. Read more
Institute of Health & Wellbeing
Our mission is to prevent disease, improve health & wellbeing, and reduce inequalities. locally, nationally and globally through our inter-disciplinary programme of world-leading research and excellent research-led teaching. Read more
Assessment of nutritional status, body composition, motor- and neurodevelopment in preterm and term children aged 2-4 years: an international, multicentre study.
Oxford Brookes University,. Faculty of Health and Life Sciences,. Department of Sport, Health Sciences and Social Work. Masters by Research one year, full-time self-funded programme. Read more
Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences
The Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences (ICAMS) is a Research intensive Institute that focusses on cardiac, vascular and metabolic diseases and are proud to host world-leading basic and clinical scientists in these areas. Read more
4-year PhD Studentship: In utero exposure to SARS-CoV-2 and adverse health outcomes amongst infants: enriching and utilizing a national, linked electronic health record resource
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, over 200 million infants have been born worldwide, of which a significant proportion will have been exposed to maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection in utero. Read more
Lateral Flow Test Development for Small Molecules
Applications are invited for a self-funded PhD. The successful applicant is expected to start in September 2022, although this date is negotiable. Read more