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Wearable Sample Collection for Biosensing

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

Measurement of low abundance proteins is key for enabling early detection of diseases [1]. A widely used method for the measurement of low abundance proteins is enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) [2]. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Gupta

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Endothelial glycocalyx damage as a therapeutic target in sepsis-associated Acute Kidney Injury

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Sepsis is the leading cause of acute kidney injury (sAKI), associated with high morbidity and mortality.1,2 Unfortunately, there is no treatment for sAKI, current therapies are nonspecific and supportive of the vital organ systems in the hope the kidney will recover. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Satchell

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Diagnostics for FMF patients and carrier survival in pandemics

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Background. Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is a rare inherited genetic disease where patients acquire a mutation on the pyrin gene leading to excessive inflammasome activation and excessive inflammation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Arkwright, Dr G Lopez-Castejon, Dr J Cavet

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Integrating Intelligence: Smart Textiles for Retrofitting and Monitoring Cultural Heritage Buildings

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Engineering

3 Year self funded project. The doctoral project will complete the activities of a European Union project focused on advancing hybrid structural retrofit solutions based on smart textiles with customized structural health monitoring for masonry cultural heritage building envelopes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr EB Bertolesi

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Selection and evaluation of new universal influenza vaccine candidates using monoclonal antibodies and digitally designed HA and NA libraries & pseudotype virus screens

University of Greenwich School of Pharmacy (Medway Campus)

Universal influenza vaccines are a major global R&D vaccine priority. The Temperton (ORCID. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Temperton, Dr S Scott, Prof J Heeney

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Selection and evaluation of new universal influenza vaccine candidates using monoclonal antibodies and digitally designed HA and NA libraries & pseudotype virus screens

University of Kent Medway School of Pharmacy

Universal influenza vaccines are a major global R&D vaccine priority. The Temperton (ORCID. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Temperton, Dr S Scott, Prof J Heeney

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Deciphering how NLRP3 inflammasome- and STING-driven inflammatory pathways are linked to mental health disorders

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Medicine

This is a Self-Funded/Sponsored PhD opportunity. FUNDING REQUIRED. Full UK/EU or International Tuition Fees. UK Living Expenses. Bench Fees (£43,000 total). Read more

Supervisor: Prof k Triantafilou

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Role of mechanical signals in a 3D human model of alveolar differentiation

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust BRC Translational Research (Non-Clinical) PhD Studentships

Alveolar epithelial type I (AT1) and type II (AT2) cells are essential for normal lung function following birth. Abnormal differentiation of AT1 and AT2 cells during development results in pulmonary pathology with associated neonatal mortality and long-term morbidity. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Loukogeorgakis, Dr F Michielin, Prof P De Coppi

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Targeting protein acetylation to reduce microglia activation in neurodegenerative disorders

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

Supervisor: Prof I Wood

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Manipulation of neuroimmune responses and behaviour by infectious agents

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

This project is available exclusively to self-funded students who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2023/24. The project focuses on how infectious agents modify the individuals that they infect and how neuroimmune responses to infection moderate behaviour changes in warm-blooded animals and humans. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Mcconkey, Dr S Clapcote

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Using single cell transcriptomic and blood proteomic data to understand how pancreatic cancer causes diabetes and to find ways to detect the cancer earlier

University of Liverpool Department of Molecular and Clinical Cancer Medicine

Pancreatic cancer is the deadliest of the common cancers. Five-year survival remains low at 12%. Sadly for 80% of patients, by the time their cancer is diagnosed it has spread to distant organs making them ineligible for potentially curative surgery. Read more

Supervisor: Prof E Costello

23 May 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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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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Investigating the metabolic link between leukaemia and heart failure (RUSHWORTHS_U24BIGC)

University of East Anglia Norwich Medical School

Primary supervisor - Dr Stuart Rushworth. Secondary supervisor - Dr James Smith. Rushworth Lab. This 4-year PhD project funded by the Big C cancer charity represents an exciting opportunity to develop and conduct research at the forefront of cancer research. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Rushworth

7 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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SLS 3: Investigating the anti-inflammatory effects of artemisinin compounds on macrophages under systemic inflammatory conditions

University of Westminster School of Life Sciences

Artemisinin compounds are safe and effective antimalarials. Recent evidence in our lab has shown these compounds also exert a potent anti-inflammatory effect by inhibiting neutrophil migration and the release of cytokines, chemokines and neutrophil extracellular traps. Read more

Supervisors: Dr HM Morad, Dr CM Moore, Dr IL Locke

17 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Peptide-mediated nanocarrier drug delivery for enhanced brain targeting and treatment of inflammation

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

This project involves the study of nanoparticles and drug delivery to the brain. The student would be required to make and characterise novel nanoparticles from special lipid molecules of various compositions more suitable for blood-brain barrier (BBB) targeting. Read more

Supervisors: Dr HS Shokr, Dr CT Tapeinos, Dr H Aojula

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Determining metabolic reprogramming events in stem cells in response to inflammatory disease phenotype

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are responsible for the repair of damaged tissue following injury and disease as well as moderating innate and adaptive immune responses and regulation of self-tolerance and tissue homeostasis. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Oldershaw, Dr A Chadwick, Dr M Phelan, Dr BN Norman

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Creating patient-specific retinal organoids from human induced pluripotent stem cells for in vitro simulation of uveitis

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Uveitis, although uncommon, is a notable cause of visual impairment and blindness. Uveitis encompasses a range of conditions driven by both innate autoinflammatory and adaptive autoimmune CD4 T-cell responses. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Maghsoudlou

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Investigating proinflammatory and toxicological properties of nano-microparticles (NMP) from different sources of plastic waste and environmental pollution

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Life Sciences

Research Group: Biomedical Research Group

Research Group. Biomedical Research Group. Proposed supervisory team. Dr Grisha Pirianov. Dr Dannielle Green. Theme. Biomedicine and Environmental Pollution. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Pirianov

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Development of novel macrophage high-throughput cell-based phenotypic assay for drug screening

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Life Sciences

Research Group: Biomedical Research Group

Research Group. Biomedical Research Group. Proposed supervisory team. Dr Grisha Pirianov. . Prof David Leake (University of Reading). Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Pirianov

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Developing therapies targeting inflammation and dysfunctional matrix biology in neurological and ocular disease

University of Birmingham School of Biomedical Sciences

We are seeking talented, motivated students with a passion for research in inflammation and matrix biology in the eye and brain to join our team co-led by Dr Lisa Hill https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/clinical-sciences/hill-lisa.aspx and Dr Hannah Botfield https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/inflammation-ageing/botfield-hannah.aspx. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H B Botfield , Dr L Hill

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Effect of androgens on preantral follicle development

University of Sheffield School of Medicine and Population Health

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects >5% of women of reproductive age and is the most common cause of menstrual dysfunction and is associated with metabolic abnormalities and increased risk to long-term health. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Fenwick, Dr N Krone

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Development of molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) assisted analytical methods for detection and monitoring of protein/enzyme biomarkers

Kingston University Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education

Biomarkers have been used prolifically in the field of medicine to provide a rapid and easy method of monitoring many normal biochemical pathways and many pathological conditions without the need for any invasive procedures [1,2]. . Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Barker

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Antisense technologies as potential treatments for Cushing’s disease

University of Sheffield School of Medicine and Population Health

Cushing’s disease is a devastating condition caused by a pituitary corticotroph tumour that over-expresses the proopiomelanocortin gene (POMC) and secretes high levels of ACTH. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E H Kemp

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Investigating immune contributions to frontotemporal dementia and motor neuron disease

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is the 2nd most common form of dementia affecting younger people, with a typical age of onset in the mid-late 50s. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SR Ryan, Prof D Brough

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Characterisation of PA protease from Micrococcus luteus as a novel approach to the management of eczema

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

The chronic inflammatory skin disease, eczema, now affects approximately 15% of the paediatric population of the Western world and is growing in prevalence. Read more

Supervisors: Prof CN O'neill, Prof A McBain

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Lateral Flow Test Development for Small Molecules

University of Liverpool Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics

Applications are invited for a self-funded PhD. The successful applicant is expected to start in September 2022, although this date is negotiable. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Maher

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Host Pathogen Interaction: Investigating the function of Natural Killer Cells in Bacterial Infection

Cardiff Metropolitan University Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences

Natural Killer (NK) cells are immune cells that are critical for controlling intracellular pathogens, including viruses and intracellular bacteria (e.g. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Aicheler, Dr M Beeton, Dr J Blaxland, Dr S Maddocks

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Advancing our understanding of mycoplasma and ureaplasma infections among humans and animals

Cardiff Metropolitan University Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences

The Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma Group based at Cardiff Metropolitan University is seeking motivated and enthusiastic students to undertake research projects on various aspects of Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma spp infection. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Beeton, Dr R Aicheler, Dr J Blaxland, Dr S Maddocks

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Cancer Neuroscience: Investigating the impact of non-CNS tumours on neuronal plasticity in the brain

University of Nottingham School of Life Sciences

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, resulting in approximately 18 million new cases and 10 million deaths each year. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Sheridan

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Cancer: Understanding the immunosuppressive role of fibroblast and macrophages in Breast cancer

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

Oncolytic viruses (OVs) preferentially infect and kill cancer cells, and their clinical efficacy has been demonstrated against a number of different cancers. The most clinically advanced OV is a genetically engineered herpes simplex virus (T-VEC) which expresses GMCSF to aid the development of anti-tumour immune responses; T-VEC is approved for the treatment of metastatic melanoma. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Errington-Mais, Dr V Jennings

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We have 34 elisa PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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