renal PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 18 renal PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Linking activity to zonal abundance for renal transporter to simulate local drug concentrations in proximal tubule

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Prediction of in vivo renal excretion clearance is important to predict the first in human dose, systemic clearance, renal drug-drug interaction, and drug concentration in kidney epithelial cells. Read more

Supervisors: Dr ZA Al-Majdoub, Dr A Galetin, Dr Daniel Scotcher, Dr J Barber

15 January 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Broken bones and kidneys: Dietary strategies to protect bone health in people with renal impairment (SCHOENMAKERSI_U24FMH)

University of East Anglia Norwich Medical School

Primary supervisor - Dr Inez Schoenmakers . Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Schoenmakers

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

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4-year PhD Studentship: Endothelial glycocalyx damage as a therapeutic target in sepsis-associated Acute Kidney Injury

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Sepsis is the leading cause of acute kidney injury (sAKI), associated with high morbidity and mortality.1,2 Unfortunately, there is no treatment for sAKI, current therapies are nonspecific and supportive of the vital organ systems in the hope the kidney will recover. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Satchell

1 December 2023 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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New disease prevention strategies targeting BK polyomavirus infection informed by whole-genome CRISPR-knockout screening and/or apical extrusion.

University of York York Biomedical Research Institute

BK virus is a ubiquitous childhood infection that persists in the kidney throughout adult life. BK virus reactivation under immunosuppression is responsible for one third of kidney transplant failures and a three-fold greater risk of bladder cancer in kidney transplant recipients. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Baker, Dr W Brackenbury, Dr A Mason

8 January 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Mechanisms of cancer immune evasion and immunotherapy sensitivity in a unique human model of immune regulation

Imperial College London Department of Surgery and Cancer

Mechanisms of cancer immune evasion and immunotherapy sensitivity in a unique human model of immune regulation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr EG Ghorani

22 December 2023 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Morphological phenotyping of the ccRCC TME using Deep Learning and Morphometrics

Institute of Cancer Research PhD Programmes

Histopathology is the foundation of cancer diagnostics and histopathologists are tasked with diagnosing various histological tumour subtypes by examining haematoxylin & eosin (H&E) stained tissue sections, relying on morphology to accurately classify cells within the tumour microenvironment (TME). Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Turajlic

29 December 2023 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Computational Studies of Haemodynamic Properties in Arteriovenous Fistula and Peripheral Arteries

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

Understanding the haemodynamic properties in coronary artery and renal dialysis venous access (DVA) in patients will help to improve the performance and longevity of renal DVA and coronary stent which underpins the life supporting haemodialysis techniques. Read more

Supervisors: Prof P Lin, Prof G Houston

28 February 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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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

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

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Improving outcome measure selection in physical activity research

University of Leicester Department of Population Health Sciences

Proposed start date 1 March 2024. Impaired physical fitness and function is highly prevalent in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD), associating with an increased risk of mortality, falls, and hospitalization [1]. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Wilkinson, Prof K Khunti, Dr D March, Dr A Welford

21 January 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Medical Mistrust, Physical Activity Intervention Uptake and Co-Creation of Culturally Appropriate Healthcare Policy: A Case Study of Ethnic Minorities in North East England (Ref: RDF24/HLS/SER/SCOTT-BELL)

Northumbria University Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

Conditions including cancer, cardiovascular disease and renal issues disproportionately affect ethnic minority groups in the UK. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Scott-Bell, Dr J Hayton

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

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MRC DiMeN Doctoral Training Partnership: Channelling the “hole” story: future pandemic Coronavirus therapeutics through integrated understanding of virus-encoded ion channel electrophysiology

University of Leeds MRC DiMeN Doctoral Training Partnership

The “100 Days Mission” for pandemic preparedness is underpinned by expansion of prototype therapeutics that will require minimal optimisation prior to deployment. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Griffin, Dr J D Lippiat, Dr R Foster, Dr A Kalli

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

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Investigation of Intradialytic Hypotension (IDH) in Haemodialysis Patients

University of Portsmouth School of Energy and Electronic Engineering

Applications are invited for a fully-funded three year PhD to commence in April 2024. . The PhD will be based in the Schools of Energy and Electronic Engineering and Mechanical and Design Engineering, and will be supervised by Dr Shamsul Masum, Prof. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Masum, Prof A Hopgood

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

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Precision Medicine DTP - Exploring retinal biomarkers as a novel predictor of pregnancy complications including stillbirth

University of Edinburgh College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine

Research Group: Centre for Cardiovascular Science

Background. Every 16 seconds one baby is stillborn. That amounts to more than two million stillborn babies globally every year. Stillbirths have long-lasting personal and psychological consequences for parents and families, as well as substantial costs for wider society. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Reynolds, Dr T MacGillivray, Dr R Townsend

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

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Understanding the transcriptional regulation of BK polyomavirus

University of Birmingham Institute of Microbiology and Infection

As obligate intracellular pathogens, viruses rely on host-cell machinery to facilitate their lifecycle. Nuclear-replicating DNA viruses are exposed to factors that can dictate the transcriptional output of the invading viral genome and ultimately influence infection outcome. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Ferguson

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

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4-year PhD Studentship: Role of complement proteins in the pathogenesis of Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome is devastating disease which usually leads to end stage renal failure despite the use of prolonged and toxic immunosuppression. Read more

Supervisor: Prof G Welsh

1 December 2023 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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We have 18 renal PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

renal PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 18 renal PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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