Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world, with the number of people affected predicted to increase to 112 million by 2040. Read more
Different tissues have unique genome-organisation patterns that fine-tune gene expression, e.g. by enhancing gene silencing through nuclear envelope (NE)-association. Read more
Summary. Cytotoxic T cells have the capability of killing tumour target cells. However, this ability is commonly suppressed within the tumour microenvironment. Read more
Soft tissue reconstruction is emerging as an important strategy to repair and replace diseased or damaged tissue that has been compromised due to tumour removal, injury, trauma, ageing, etc. Read more
The incidence of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) in the UK has risen by 60% in the last decade. Treatment for OSCC is surgery followed by radio- or intravenous chemotherapy with the latter having profound off-target toxicity. Read more
Heart failure has a serious impact on our society and once diagnosed has a poor survival rate. In the United Kingdom, there are about 1.5 million people living with the after-effects of a heart attack. Read more
Project description. Low intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) is used clinically in bone fracture clinics to promote wound healing and has been shown experimentally to promote cell migration with potential for wound healing. Read more
Preterm infants born before 32 weeks gestation will be housed in hospital after birth, are more likely to be born by caesarean section, and more likely to receive multiple courses of antibiotics. Read more
BACKGROUND: . In the UK, 10 million people are 65 years or older which will rise to 19 million by 2050. Ageing is characterised by immune system deterioration, inflammation and declining skeletal muscle mass and function. Read more
This is an exciting opportunity for a 4-year DEBRA UK-funded PhD studentship within the Institute of Dentistry of Barts and The London Medical School and Dentistry at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL). Read more
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