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vitamin PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 10 vitamin PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Sunlight exposure and cutaneous production of vitamin D in Black African/Afro-Caribbean adults

Our main source of vitamin D is through skin exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) in sunlight. Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones and is associated with reduced incidence of several cancers and immune-mediated disorders. Read more

EPSRC Fully funded Project: Plant chrono-nutrition: Quantitative methods for improving the nutritional quality of fresh vegetables in urban farms

Both plants and animals have a daily rhythm– the circadian clock– that regulates many different aspects of our physiology. For instance, human circadian rhythms determine how well we absorb nutrients, while plant circadian rhythms regulate metal absorption and vitamin biosynthesis. Read more

Nutritional Knowledge, Dietary Practices and Immune Health of Gaelic Players

  Research Group: Biomedical Sciences
Nutrition plays a key role in athletic health and performance. Evidence suggests that Gaelic players, are not meeting their nutritional requirements, particularly in relation to energy, carbohydrate and key micronutrients e.g. Read more

An investigation of endocrine-disrupting chemicals in a high fish-eating population and its association with reproductive health

  Research Group: Biomedical Sciences
Exposure to EDCs have significantly increased in recent years and may pose health risks when consumed as part of the diet. EDCs are ubiquitous and contact with these chemicals can occur through air, diet, skin and water. Read more

Uncovering the role of RARɣ in mouse embryonic development using gastruloids

The three retinoic acid receptors (RAR), RARα, RARβ, RARɣ, are transcription factors that control gene expression and cell fate following their activation by all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA), the active metabolite of vitamin A. Read more

Inhibition and excitation in the brain

An appropriate balance between excitatory and inhibitory neural processes in the brain underlies healthy psychological function. Two examples of conditions in which there is an imbalance are autism and ADHD. Read more
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