wound healing PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 15 wound healing PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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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Stress hormone metabolism – a novel anti-fibrotic therapeutic pathway for chronic wounds (Ref SHLS24121)

Glasgow Caledonian University School of Health and Life Sciences

We have an exciting PhD opportunity within the Molecular Mechanisms of Long-term Conditions research group at Glasgow Caledonian University (https://www.gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/academicschools/hls/research/researchgroups/molecularmechanismsoflongtermconditions) to join the laboratory of Dr Catherine Wright with a supervisory team based in GCU and the University of Leeds. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Wright, Dr S Patterson, Dr B Alcacer-Pitarch

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project 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

Information on this PhD research area can be found further down this page under the details about the Widening Participation Scholarship given immediately below. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Latimer, Dr S Withers

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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Microbial Community Dynamics and Biocide Susceptibility Profiles in Chronic Wound Biofilms

Sheffield Hallam University Biomolecular Sciences Research Centre

The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Forbes, Dr KM Miller, Dr N Aberdein, Dr F Clegg

10 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Multiscale biomechanics of scarless wound healing

Queen Mary University of London School of Engineering and Materials Science

Description. Wounding of the skin dermis triggers a well-coordinated repair program involving biological, chemical, as well as physical events. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Pensalfini

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

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Diabetic Foot Ulcer

Manchester Metropolitan University Faculty of Science and Engineering

PROJECT ADVERT. The management of chronic wounds poses a considerable burden on healthcare systems, with approximately 2.2 million patients currently afflicted, resulting in annual costs of £5.3 billion for the NHS to address wound care and its associated comorbidities, including amputations. Read more

Supervisor: Mr CK Kendrick

1 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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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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In vitro modelling and investigation of skin ageing and the impact of negative stimuli

Durham University Department of Biosciences

With an ageing population and the number of over 65s predicted to be 1 in 6 by 2050 there is a real need for targeted research to enhance the quality of life of this demographic. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Przyborski

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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The role of extracellular vesicles in lung epithelial cell communication in health and disease

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

There is an opportunity to apply for a widening participation scholarship (available to UK candidates or those eligible for UK fees) can be found here. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Miklavc

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

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Faculty of Pharmacy, Masaryk University

Masaryk University

Discover the art of developing life-changing pharmaceuticals through our Medicinal Chemistry program. The aim of this programme is to prepare qualified experts who will work professionally in scientific activities in the field of development and analysis of drugs and its application to other scientific fields. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Humanities Research Programme

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Platelet-cell interactions: Platelets beyond thrombosis and haemostasis

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Platelets play a key role in the prevention of bleeding following blood vessel damage. In addition to this important role, platelets also impact the… Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Pollitt

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

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Novel strategy for treatment of chronic wounds via multi-functional liposomal nanocarriers

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Medicines Development and Pharmaceutical Sciences

A confounding issue of non-healing skin wounds is the presence of pathogenic bacteria, that protect themselves from conventional antibiotic treatments by encasing themselves within protective shields (biofilms). Read more

Supervisors: Dr X Liu, Prof R Falconer

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

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3D forming of cellulosic biopolymer materials using electrohydrodynamic atomisation

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Three-dimensional forming refers to the fabrication of structure through layer-by-layer deposition of material using a printer head, a nozzle or other printing techniques. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Sun

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

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Characterisation of how pro-peptide regions of collagen control extracellular matrix homeostasis, in health and musculoskeletal diseases

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Collagen-I (‘collagen’ from hereon) is the most abundant protein in the human body (circa 25% of total protein mass), providing structure to organs with very different functions (e.g. Read more

Supervisors: Dr JC Chang, Dr TZ Zacharchenko, Prof C Baldock

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

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We have 15 wound healing PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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