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vascular PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 55 vascular PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Assessing neuroinflammation and vascular dementia in association with atherosclerosis and aneurysm risk

There is now substantial data demonstrating an association between high morbidity and mortality cardiovascular diseases (such as atherosclerosis and aortic aneurysms) with the onset of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly vascular dementia. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Johnson, Prof P Kehoe
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD Opportunity - Investigating the extracellular matrix in vascular disease to develop treatments

'TO APPLY, PLEASE CLICK INSTITUTION WEBSITE'. Project background. Vascular diseases including haemorrhagic stroke and vascular dementia formation are a major health problem for which there is an urgent need for treatments. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Van Agtmael, Dr D Graham
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Using a novel human 3D spheroid model to study mechanisms and therapeutics for vascular calcification

Start date: October 2025. Vascular calcification (VC) is a serious and widespread clinical problem manifesting in atherosclerosis, chronic kidney disease (CKD), diabetes and ageing. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Shanahan
 7 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Transcriptional control of vascular development

Sprouting of new capillaries from pre-existing vessels (angiogenesis) promotes the formation of almost all blood vessels during development, growth and tissue regeneration. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Herbert, Dr R Das
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Automated imaging to assess fibrotic orofacial and digital vascular involvement in systemic sclerosis

Systemic sclerosis (SSc) often referred to as ‘scleroderma’ is a rare rheumatological disease characterized by widespread vascular dysfunction (including Raynaud’s phenomenon, cold hands with skin colour changes), immune dysregulation, and progressive fibrosis (scarring of tissue). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Hughes, Dr A Murray, Prof T Cootes
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Investigating the Link Between Cancer, Vascular Inflammation, and Thrombosis

Project Overview. Cancer is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and its impact extends beyond the tumour itself. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr H Roweth, Prof J M Gibbins
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD Position - Vascular Biology - Microvascular Brain Injury (m/f/d)

LMU Hospital, Germany, is one of the largest and most competitive university hospitals in Germany and Europe. 48 specialized hospitals, departments and institutions harbouring excellent research and education provide patient care at the highest medical level with around 11.000 employees. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr MD Dichgans
 1 May 2025  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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Exploring the similarities between neointimal formation after vascular injury and tumour growth

Vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) proliferation leads to intimal thickening, which causes reoccurrence of symptoms (restenosis) in 30-50% of coronary artery disease patients receiving saphenous vein grafts and individual receiving stent implantation. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Johnson, Prof S George
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Mechanisms regulating blood and lymphatic vascular regeneration in the diseased heart

The Brittan group (Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Edinburgh) are excited to recruit a highly motivated PhD Student as part of the MRC-BHF… Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MB Brittan, Prof A Baker
 11 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Using pharmacological agents to investigate the mechanisms of the neuronal vascular coupling

The changes in cerebral blood flow, volume and oxygenation that accompany increases in neural activity form the basis of non-invasive neuroimaging techniques such as blood oxygen level dependent (BOLD) functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) which allow human brain mapping. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Berwick
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Investigation into lung microvasculature heterogeneity and how inflammation impacts spatial interaction.

Call for Applications for October 2025. Supervisors. Dr Régis Joulia, Professor Beata Wojciak-Stothard. Applications are invited for a BHF CRE 3-year PhD studentship starting in October 2025 funded jointly by the Imperial BHF Centre of Research Excellence (BHF CRE) and the NIHR Imperial BRC. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr RJ Joulia
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Opportunity - Investigating the mechanism of CD93 in cardiovascular and metabolic disease

'TO APPLY, PLEASE CLICK INSTITUTION WEBSITE'. Project background. Vascular diseases including haemorrhagic stroke and vascular dementia formation are a major health problem for which there is an urgent need for treatments. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Van Agtmael, Dr R Strawbridge
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Investigating the roles that G protein coupled receptors play in hypertension

G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) constitute a very large family of heptahelical, integral membrane proteins that mediate a wide variety of physiological processes ranging from the transmission of light and odorant signals to the mediation of neurotransmission and hormonal actions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Willets
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Harnessing protein degradation as a therapeutic strategy to reduce cardiovascular disease

About Anglia Ruskin University. Anglia Ruskin is a vibrant workplace and our University is recognised both nationally and internationally. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof VM MacRae
 31 May 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Targeting sortilin as a novel therapeutic pathway to prevent retinal neurovascular disease

  Research Group: Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine
OVERVIEW. Progressive neurovascular pathology is a key feature of the retina during diabetes. This retinopathy is the most common complication of diabetes and remains a major cause of severe vision loss in the UK and worldwide. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Stitt, Dr KL Little
 14 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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