cardiac physiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 12 cardiac physiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Biomechanical signalling in human heart disease

University of Melbourne Murdoch Childrens Research Institute

About the Project. The human heart undergoes more than 2 billion beats throughout an individual's lifetime, with its rhythm precisely regulated by signalling events that continuously adapt to the biomechanical stress exerted on the ventricular walls. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J McNamara

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

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Cardiac Harmony: Modelling Heart Beats with Stem Cells and Code

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

Despite significant advancements in cardiac research, heart disease remains a leading cause of mortality globally. Unexpected cardiac events can occur even in young, fit individuals engaged in routine activities. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Barrett-Jolley, Dr R Oldershaw

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

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The Role of Reactive Sulfur Species in the Ageing Heart

University of Leicester Molecular and Cell Biology

Second Supervisor. Prof Melanie Madhani, University of Birmingham. Background . Ageing is a natural and complex biological process that involves the gradual deterioration of cells, tissues, and organ systems over time, thus leading to an increased susceptibility to diseases and mortality. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Switzer

23 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Computational simulation of nanomedicine for coronary microvascular disease

Coventry University Centre for Intelligent Healthcare

This is a four year collaborative studentship which requires the candidate to spend two full years based at Coventry University (UK) and two years based at A*STAR Research Institute (Singapore). Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Liu

25 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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MScR - Preserving t-tubule function in adult cardiac myocytes in short-term culture

University of Bristol School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience

Invaginations of the sarcolemma of adult cardiac myocytes known as transverse (or t-) tubules account for up to 65% of the total sarcolemma surface and play a key role in excitation-contraction (EC) coupling and cell signalling (Hong & Shaw, 2017). Read more

Supervisors: Prof A James, Dr S Harmer

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

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Cardiac and skeletal muscle progenitor cells - driving regeneration ability by tryptophan metabolites

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

The School of Biomedical Sciences invites applications from prospective postgraduate researchers who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2024/25. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A.J. Smith, Dr T.S. Bowen

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

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Sex differences in epicardial fat modulation of cardiac function

University of Otago Department of Physiology

This project will aim to determine whether structural and physiological properties of epicardial adipose tissue are responsible for the sex differences in human myocardial function and cardiac arrhythmogenicity. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof R Lamberts

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

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4 year DPhil (PhD) in Cardiovascular Science - October 2024 Entry

University of Oxford Medical Sciences Doctoral Training Centre

Cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks and strokes, remains the leading cause of premature death and disability in Europe and the USA. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) 4 Year PhD Programme

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Finding 30 minutes in the marathon: a systematic approach to training design for the non-elite competitive marathon runner

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Psychology and Sport Science

Research Group: Cambridge Centre for Sport and Exercise Sciences

Research Group. Cambridge Centre for Sport and Exercise Sciences - https://www.anglia.ac.uk/science-and-engineering/research/institutes-and-groups/cambridge-centre-for-sport-and-exercise-sciences. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Gordon, Dr J Roberts, Dr M Ferrandino

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

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Cardiovascular and Neuromuscular Functions around the Clock: Harnessing Protective Endogenous Mechanisms towards Smarter Design of Novel Therapies and Interventions

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

Optimal tissue and organ is essential for long-term health and quality of life. One such important regulator within the body is related to circadian rhythms, which control ~24h cycles in many physiological processes such as sleep/wake cycles, physical activity/rest cycles, drug metabolism and hormones. Read more

Supervisor: Dr VPV Pekovic-Vaughan

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

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Role of RyR2 posttranslational modification in arrhythmias

University of Otago Department of Physiology

Cardiac arrhythmias remain the leading cause of death in patients with heart disease. An important trigger for arrhythmias is the inappropriate opening of the cardiac ryanodine receptor (RyR2). Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof P Jones

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

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Gaining mechanistic insights into Atrial Fibrillation: Bench to bedside approaches

University of Liverpool Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia with symptoms like irregular heart rate, palpitations, shortness of breath, tiredness, and dizziness. Read more

Supervisor: Dr RB Burton

1 July 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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We have 12 cardiac physiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

cardiac physiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 12 cardiac physiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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