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MSc by Research: Post transcriptional control of the segmentation clock and somitogenesis

During early embryogenesis, segments (somites) are formed during a process called somitogenesis. These somites will go on to form the… Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J K Dale, Dr C De Moor
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Propeller-Wing Wake Interactions for Urban Air Mobility Systems

  Research Group: Bio-Inspired Fluid-Structure Interaction Laboratory
Would you like to continue your academic journey with a PhD in Aerospace Engineering? A 3.5-year fully funded PhD studentship (competition-funded) is available in the group of Dr Chandan Bose within the Aerospace Engineering division, School of Metallurgy and Materials, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Birmingham. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Bose
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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High-lifespan many-core devices

  Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics
Switching activity and other technology-related parameters have a significant effect on circuit aging and can therefore affect the lifespan of devices. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Tempesti
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Production of super small nanocrystals for drug delivery to target tissues

The student will be involved in an exciting project related to the design, formulation and in vitro/in vivo characterisation of super small drug nanocrystals with specific surface properties to enhance drug accumulation in target tissues, such as the lymphatic or central nervous systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Paredes
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Polymer-engineering nanocages for protein delivery

Protein therapeutics are a fast-acting and potent class of medicine with remarkable success in the treatment of several relevant disorders. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Carmali
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Self-regulating, self-cleaning biomaterials

A major problem associated with medical devices is infection. With infection rates of approaching 100% in some devices, ways to prevent formation of bacterial biofilm on medical device surfaces are urgently required. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C McCoy
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Shaping the Future of Oncology: 4D Bioprinting of Smart Biomaterials for Targeted Cancer Therapy

According to WHO, cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, with nearly 1 in 6 deaths been due to cancer. The principal modes of cancer management are surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and pharmaceutical agents. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D Lamprou
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Point-of-care diagnostic devices for chronic disease management

Point-of-care (POC) diagnostic devices play a vital role in managing chronic diseases by enabling rapid, on-site testing and continuous monitoring. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D Lamprou
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Computational analysis of Arterial Haemodynamics to quantify Plaque-Risk using Geometric Archetypes

Computational haemodynamic modelling provides a powerful framework for linking blood flow dynamics with cardiovascular disease, using in silico approaches to systematically study flow environments associated with vascular health and pathology. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Sengupta, Prof A Revell, Dr E Manchester
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Novel multifunctional hydrogel wound dressings for diabetic foot ulcer healing

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) present a significant clinical challenge, affecting millions worldwide and often leading to severe complications, including infection and amputation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr SZ Zhang
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Non-invasive intranasal delivery of nucleic acid therapeutics for retinal disease using a novel peptide carrier

Pathological retinal neovascularisation is a leading cause of vision loss globally which is characteristic of diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, and retinopathy of prematurity, collectively affecting >300 million people worldwide. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E McErlean
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Molecular Switch Nanoparticles for Redox-Triggered Drug Delivery

Oxidative stress is a defining feature of several chronic diseases, including cancer, diabetic complications, and neurodegenerative disorders. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Carmali, Dr J Coulter
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Development of a Hybrid Battery Cooling Strategy Using Nano-Enhanced Coolants and Optimized Module Configuration for Electric Vehicles

This experimental study develops a nano-enhanced coolant and an optimized liquid-cooled battery module, and evaluates performance using thermophysical tests, cycling experiments, and an exergy analysis to quantify useful thermal potential and irreversibilities. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R G Walvekar
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Investigation of novel protease-antiprotease imbalances associated with chronic airways disease

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive airways diseases associated with cycles of infection and inflammation, lung tissue destruction and pulmonary decline. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof L Martin
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Intranasal delivery of nucleic acid therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases using a novel peptide carrier

Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease represent a growing global health burden, with limited treatment options that effectively target the brain. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E McErlean, Dr V Kett
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