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Uncovering shared genetic and molecular mechanisms in multiple long-term conditions through multi-trait and multiomics approaches

University of Leicester

College of Life Sciences

Research Group: Public Health & Epidemiology

This project is an example of the type of approaches that can be applied to a wide range of multiple long-term conditions. Thyroid disorders are common, affecting an estimated 1 in 20 people in the UK (British Thyroid Foundation, 2025). Read more

Supervisors: Dr JC Chen, Prof F Dudbridge

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

Impacts of environmental exposures on critically ill children: a national cohort study

University of Leicester

College of Life Sciences

Research Group: Public Health & Epidemiology

Project background. Environmental exposures including air pollution, noise, greenspace and extreme temperature has each been investigated in relation to childhood health outcomes around the world[1]. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SC Cai, Dr S Seaton, Prof A Hansell

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

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Advancing inclusive practices in general practice by understanding diversity in GPs’ working lives

The University of Manchester

Division of Population Health, Health Services Research and Primary Care

Research Group: Division of Population Health, Health Services Research and Primary Care

Introduction. Are you passionate about tackling inequality in healthcare and shaping a fairer, more sustainable future for the NHS? Join us in an exciting PhD project that offers a unique opportunity to generate impactful research that improves GP wellbeing and retention across diverse communities. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Jefferson, Dr M Panagioti, Dr L Warwick Giles

15 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Eliciting Patient, Carer and Clinician Preferences for Virtual Ward Models in acute Atrial Fibrillation Care

University of Leicester

College of Life Sciences

Research Group: Cardiovascular Sciences

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most common cardiac arrhythmias and associated with increased risk of stroke, hospitalisation, and reduced quality of life [1], [2], [3]. Read more

Supervisor: Prof GY Yao

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

The effect of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists on exercise adaptation

University of Leicester

College of Life Sciences

Research Group: Cardiovascular Sciences

markers of adaptation. In parallel, the student will utilise muscle biopsies collected within the ongoing OPAL trial. Participants serve as their own control, with samples obtained at. Read more

Supervisor: Dr EW Watson

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

The genetics of disease progression; Are we using the right definition?

University of Leicester

College of Life Sciences

Research Group: Cardiovascular Sciences

Genetic studies of disease primarily look at risk by comparing cases (with the disease) to controls. There is now great interest in investigating the potential role of genomic data on progression and prognosis for those living with disease. Read more

Supervisors: Dr CN Nelson, Prof F Dudbridge

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

Identifying novel genes and pathways regulating human telomere length

University of Leicester

College of Life Sciences

Research Group: Cardiovascular Sciences

Telomeres are protein bound stretches of repetitive DNA at the end of linear chromosomes that prevent the end of the DNA being incorrectly recognised as a DNA break. Read more

Supervisors: Dr V Codd, Dr CN Nelson

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

From metabolism to immunity: rediscovering SGLT2

University of Leicester

College of Life Sciences

Research Group: Cardiovascular Sciences

SGLT2 inhibitors are widely prescribed for type 2 diabetes, yet their true potential may extend far beyond blood sugar control. Clinical trials have already shown that these drugs reduce cardiovascular events, protect the kidney, and improve survival. Read more

Supervisor: Dr EA Akalestou

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

SGLT2 inhibitors and mitochondrial function: a new avenue for an existing drug

University of Leicester

College of Life Sciences

Research Group: Cardiovascular Sciences

Sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors are an established class of antidiabetic drugs that have demonstrated additional benefits beyond glycaemic control, including cardiovascular and renal protection. Read more

Supervisors: Dr EA Akalestou, Dr LAB Baker

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

Investigating the roles that G protein coupled receptors play in hypertension

University of Leicester

College of Life Sciences

Research Group: Molecular & Cell Biology

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

PhD Studentship in Sustainable Grease Lubrication

Imperial College London

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for a research studentship in the field of Sustainable Grease Lubricant, leading to the award of a PhD degree. The post is supported by a bursary and fees (at the UK student rate) provided by EPSRC/Shell IDLA award. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Wong

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

PhD Studentship in Water-Based Lubrication

Imperial College London

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for a research studentship in the field of Tribology and Lubrication, leading to the award of a PhD degree. The post is supported by a bursary and fees (at the UK student rate) provided by the EPSRC/Shell IDLA award. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Wong

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

Reactive Sulfur Species: Unlocking Nature’s Hidden Chemistry for Health and Sustainability

University of Leicester

College of Life Sciences

Research Group: Molecular & Cell Biology

Have you ever wondered what really drives life under stress? For decades, biology has focused on reactive oxygen species (ROS) as the main players in health and disease. Read more

Supervisor: Dr CS Switzer

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

Epigenetics of early human embryonic development

University of Leicester

College of Life Sciences

Research Group: Molecular & Cell Biology

The 46th chromosome in XX female mammals, the second X, has to be switched off. That way females equalize gene dosage of X-linked genes with XY males. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Markaki, Dr MT Tellier

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

Long non-coding RNAs and its biological functions

University of Leicester

College of Life Sciences

Research Group: Molecular & Cell Biology

In addition to ~20,000 protein coding genes, human genome contains ~30,000 genes that encode for functional RNAs. Apart from the rRNAs and tRNAs that are involved in translation, the famous example is the Xist RNA involved in silencing of one X chromosome in females. Read more

Supervisors: Dr O V Makarova, Dr Y Markaki, Dr MT Tellier

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

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