wound healing PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 32 wound healing PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

NERC Panorama DTP: Happy wound healing: investigating the effects of Prozac on fish skin wound healing

University of Hull Energy and Environment Institute

Pollution of freshwaters with pharmaceuticals and personal care products poses a real threat to environmental health, an impact likely to increase due to climate change, population growth and urbanisation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Beltran-Alvarez, Dr D Joyce, Dr K Van Bocxlaer

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

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Characterisation and activity of oral fibroblast extracellular vesicles on skin cells to improve wound healing potential

University College London London Interdisciplinary Biosciences Consortium (LIDo)

This project is an industrial CASE studentship, based at KCL in collaboration with Unilever, to investigate mechanisms driving differences in scarring and wound healing between the oral cavity and skin. In contrast to the skin, oral wound healing proceeds with minimal, usually imperceptible, or even no scar formation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr MG Ghuman, Dr T Shaw, Dr AD Damodaran, Dr DG Gunn

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Simulation of tissue regeneration processes by lattice Boltzmann method

The University of Manchester Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

Summary. Wound healing is a fundamental biological process essential for the maintenance of tissue integrity and overall health. However, the mechanisms underlying wound healing remain complex and multifaceted. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A De Rosis, Dr A Harish, Dr W Wang

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Host-microbiome interactions in human skin – implications for wound healing in type 2 diabetes

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

The bacteria that grow on our skin are crucial to maintain skin health, immune function and protection from infection. However, the interactions between our microbes and our skin are susceptible to changes in our physiology. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Latimer, Dr S Withers

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

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Dermal delivery of hydrogen sulphide donors in the treatment of diabetic pressure ulcers

Aston University College of Health and Life Sciences

Diabetic wounds associated with pressure ulcers are a worldwide concern affecting around 26 million patients annually with 15-25% of diabetic patients developing foot ulcer during their lifetime [1]. Read more

Supervisors: Dr MM Marwah, Dr LSA Sanchez Aranguren, Dr I Dias

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

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Defining the protective effects of a commensal bacterial strain in skin barrier function and protection from disease

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Maintaining a healthy skin barrier is vital for our health. In response to skin wounding, we have a well-orchestrated immune response that heals the breach. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Cruickshank, Prof A McBain, Dr R Unwin

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

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Faculty of Science URSA PhD project: Deciphering the role of electrical signals in tissue repair

University of Bath Department of Life Sciences

The University of Bath is inviting applications for the following PhD project commencing in September 2024. Overview of the Research. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D B Gurevich, Dr S D Lovell, Prof P Estrela

10 December 2023 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Gene therapy via haemostatic and tissue restorative wound packing for accelerated healing of soft tissue

University of Nottingham School of Pharmacy

Project Description. Early, rapid wound care is critical for patient stabilization and the positive outcome of ‘poly-traumatic’ wounds. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Dixon, Prof A Mata, Dr HE Eltaher

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

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In-depth Profiling for Precision Treatment in patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers

University of Hull Hull York Medical School

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) affect 25% of people with diabetes and are often hard to heal, with more than 50% complicated by ischaemia and infection. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Hardman

15 February 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Developing novel glycan-functionalised composite biomaterials for improving bone formation

University of Queensland School of Chemical Engineering

Heparan sulphate (HS) plays key roles in many biological processes, including wound healing, as it binds and protects critical pro-regenerative factors within a wound site. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Cool, Dr RAS Smith

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

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Automated Assessment of Wound Perfusion

University of Hull Hull York Medical School

Impaired wound perfusion is a risk factor for delayed wound healing and Surgical Site Infection (SSI). Currently assessment of wound perfusion is a complex clinical skill, which requires specific training and impacts on the clinical decision making process. Read more

Supervisor: Prof I Chetter

15 February 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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The genetics of human scarring – cross-cutting approaches to the understanding of human wound repair.

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. Repair of adult tissues involves a complex interplay of several key cell lineages and inevitably leads to formation of a fibrotic collagenous scar. Read more

Supervisors: Prof N Timpson, Prof P Martin

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Exploring Novel Interventions for SSI Prevention

University of Hull Hull York Medical School

The burden of wounds is substantial, affecting approximately 3.8 million individuals and placing a considerable financial strain on the NHS, estimated at £8.3 billion annually. Read more

Supervisor: Prof I Chetter

15 February 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Functionalised contact lenses for the topical delivery of cell therapies to treat chronic ocular surface inflammatory conditions

University of Nottingham Researcher Academy

Ocular surface disease is a significant cause of blindness. Current treatments relying on repeat dosing of steroids show poor levels of patient compliance. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Sidney

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

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BBSRC NLD Doctoral Training Partnership: Critical evaluation of mitophagy, mitochondrial dysfunction and senescence axis

Newcastle University Faculty of Medical Sciences

Many types of cells become senescent as a response to a variety of stressors, and show distinct senescence phenotype such as persistent DNA damage, mitochondrial dysfunction, increased levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and pro-inflammatory cytokine. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Miwa, Dr V Korolchuk, Prof A McArdle

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

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We have 32 wound healing PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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We have 32 wound healing PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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