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Animats - neural culture-controlled robots for closed-loop neuroscience

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Engineering
The project will continue research started at the University of Reading on animats - robotic platforms controlled in real time by activity of biological neuron cultures - and will investigate the methods for implementing efficient conditioning protocols. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Nasuto, Dr E Delivopoulos
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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A chemical engine to produce mechanical force: towards a physio-chemical model of heart cells

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Living systems are complex, and are based on the basic building blocks of genes, proteins, chemical reactions, and physical forces. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Y Hayashi, Dr Z Wang, Dr N Vasudevan
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Staphylococcus aureus colonisation and pathogenicity

University of Reading
School of Biological Sciences
Project Overview.  . Staphylococcus aureus is a versatile and adaptable pathogen of humans and animals. Of serious medical and economic importance, infections can range from mild skin issues like boils and impetigo to more serious conditions like pneumonia and bloodstream infections. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S R Clarke
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Revolutionising Infection Diagnosis Through Targeted Radiometal Imaging

King’s College London
Institute of Pharmaceutical Science
Please read the Funding note before contacting/applying. Background of the Project. People with conditions like heart disease, diabetes, cancer, organ transplants, or immunodeficiencies face higher risks of infection, complications, and death. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Abbate
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What is the role of steroid hormones made in the brain?

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. Many behaviours differ between the sexes and this is often controlled by hormones. In our laboratory, we explore how hormones regulate behaviours that differ between the sexes. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Vasudevan, Prof P G Knight
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We are what we eat: Plants and their effects on the brain

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. Plants synthesize many compounds that can act like hormones in mammals. A class of plant compounds called phytosteroids act like steroid hormones and may influence anxiety, reproduction and healthy aging, though the mechanisms by which these signal are poorly understood. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Vasudevan, Prof J A Hawkins
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Using CRISPR to study the molecular mechanisms of thrombosis and haemostasis

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. Platelets are the small cells in the blood whose job it is to prevent bleeding. Under normal conditions, when they encounter a damaged blood vessel they become activated and form a thrombus. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C.E. Hughes
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Unravelling the mysteries of morphological heterogeneity in bacteria

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
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 Supervisor: Dr S Gweon
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Unravelling the Intricacies of Stress Hormone Regulation

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. The proopiomelanocortin (POMC) pathway is a crucial signaling cascade involved in regulating various physiological processes, including our response to stress, metabolism, immune function, and pigmentation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A B Bicknell
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Understanding the role of rodent niche in dissemination of pathogens and antimicrobial resistance

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. Rats and mice are one of the most prolific and widespread wildlife species. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Gweon, Dr A Buckle
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The roles of obesity, metabolic syndrome and diabetes in cardiovascular and thrombotic disease: why is the risk so high?

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview: . The risk of heart attack or stroke (thrombosis) is elevated in obesity and in people with metabolic syndrome or type 2 diabetes. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C.E. Hughes, Prof J M Gibbins
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Integrating fermentation processes for waste to chemical production

University of Strathclyde
Department of Chemical and Process Engineering
Industrial biotechnology is a key technology in achieving net zero and circular economy goals. One method is through the use of fermentation to produce valuable products, whether it is bio-based chemicals and materials, or food. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V O Outram
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Sustainable Carbon Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Energy Conversion in Hydrogen Fuel Cells

University of Strathclyde
Department of Chemical and Process Engineering
The Hydrogen Economy will help to shift society away from fossil fuels and contribute to decarbonisation. Electrochemical processes are at the heart of the hydrogen economy providing a means to convert renewable energy into green hydrogen via electrolysis or converting hydrogen into electrical power using fuel cells. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Lyth
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Designing surfaces to control nucleation in pharmaceutical crystallisation

University of Strathclyde
Department of Chemical and Process Engineering
Crystallisation is widely used for purification of chemicals and pharmaceuticals and for making advanced materials for catalysis, separations and sensing applications. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J Sefcik, Dr K Johnston
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Porous superadsorbents for effective and selective adsorption of H2O from mixtures with inorganic gases

University of Strathclyde
Department of Chemical and Process Engineering
Water is an essential element for life and industry and there are numerous applications were an effective and selective separation of water vapour from a gaseous mixture is required. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Inglezakis
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