We have 103 inflammatory PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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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Helminth products as macrophage “trainers”: a novel tool to induce anti-inflammatory trained immunity

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

The innate immune system can display characteristics of immunological memory. This phenomenon, termed “trained immunity”, refers to the long-term functional reprogramming of innate immune cells after the encounter with infectious or non-infectious agents that influences their capacity to respond to a secondary stimulus. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Garrido Mesa

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Identifying novel inflammatory pathways and using them to develop new therapeutics

University of Birmingham Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences

We are seeking talented, motivated students with a passion for research in cardiovascular immunology, chronic inflammatory diseases (e.g., Atherosclerosis, psoriasis, other diseases with a chronic inflammatory component) drug discovery/ development of novel therapeutics, to join the Cardiovascular Immunology group led by Prof Ed Rainger. Read more

Supervisor: Prof E Rainger

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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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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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Investigation of the critical roles of platelets at the interface between thrombosis and inflammation in order to develop improved therapeutic strategies for the treatment and/or prevention of cardiovascular/inflammatory diseases

University of Reading School of Pharmacy

Platelets (small circulating blood cells) are involved in blood clotting to prevent excessive bleeding, however, their inappropriate activation under pathological conditions leads to thrombosis resulting in major cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack and stroke. Read more

Supervisor: Prof SV Vaiyapuri

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MSc by Research: Nutrient-dependent regulation of microglia function and immune responses

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Microglia are constantly sensing the brain environment for metabolic changes, damage and pathogenic invasion. Microglia are highly metabolically active, with activation in response to inflammatory stimulation increasing glycolytic demand. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Lloyd, Dr L Sinclair

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Molecular Mechanisms of Resolution of Inflammation

University of Birmingham Institute of Inflammation and Ageing

We are seeking talented, motivated students to join the research group led by Professor Andy Clark (https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/inflammation-ageing/clark-andy.aspx), a member of the University of Birmingham’s Rheumatology Research Group (https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/inflammation-ageing/research/rheumatology-research-group/index.aspx). Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Clark

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Immune-dysregulation in chronic inflammatory muco-cutaneous disorders

Aberdeen University School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

This exciting PhD project provides a rare opportunity to discover novel mechanisms of immune-dysregulation in under-researched but clinically important… Read more

Supervisors: Prof K Hijazi, Dr R Abu Eid, Prof D J Blackbourn

18 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Establishing the effect of microplastic and nanoplastic exposure on inflammatory bowel disease

University of Plymouth Faculty of Health

Applications are invited for a three-year PhD studentship. The studentship will start on 01 October 2024. Project Description. Microplastics (<5 mm) are contaminating our food and mineral water. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Clark

8 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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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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Identification of novel inflammatory mechanisms as potential therapeutic targets in cardiovascular and metabolic diseases

Semmelweis University Budapest Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy

The prognosis of chronic heart failure resulting from a heart attack is very poor, even with modern therapeutic devices and drugs, about half of the patients die within 5 years of diagnosis. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Varga

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

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Identification and characterization of disease-specific subsets of antigen-presenting cells (APC) in inflammatory arthritis

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Inflammatory arthritis (IA) can result from non-autoimmune diseases (like crystal arthritis) and from autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and spondyloarthropathies. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Viatte, Prof A Barton, Mr P Martin

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Investigating the genetic basis of immunological overlap between inflammatory diseases

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Genetic studies have identified numerous variants within the human genome associated with susceptibility to common complex inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and ulcerative colitis (UC). Read more

Supervisors: Mr P Martin, Prof S Eyre, Prof A Morris

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The inflammatory response to recurrent hypoglycaemia in diabetes

University of Dundee School of Medicine

Recurrent hypoglycaemia has both acute and chronic consequences and is greatly feared by people with type 1 diabetes. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R McCrimmon

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Investigating the Immune and Inflammatory Response to Traumatic Injury

University of Birmingham Institute of Inflammation and Ageing

We are seeking talented, motivated students with a passion for research in the field of immunology and traumatic injury to join the trauma research team lead by Dr Jon Hazeldine (https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/inflammation-ageing/hazeldine-jon.aspx). Read more

Supervisor: Dr J H Hazeldine

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Adverse Events to Methotrexate in Inflammatory Arthritis: Does Age Matter?

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

A consistent top-5 research priority for both children and adults with inflammatory arthritis is the tailoring of treatments to prevent or lessen adverse events. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Shoop-Worrall, Prof K Hyrich, Dr S Verstappen

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Investigating Nutrient-Dependent Regulation of Microglia Function and Immune Responses

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Funding – Tenovus Scotland funded 4-year studentship, providing tuition fees, training/research costs and an annual tax free stipend of £19,237, increasing annually according to the UKRI rate. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Lloyd, Prof D Cantrell

7 June 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Musculoskeletal Ageing and Inflammation Research

University of Birmingham School of Biomedical Sciences

We are seeking talented, motivated students with a passion for research in musculoskeletal ageing and chronic inflammatory diseases (e.g., osteoarthritis and sarcopenia) to join the Musculoskeletal Ageing and Inflammation team led by Prof Simon Jones https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/inflammation-ageing/jones-simon.aspx. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Jones

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Investigating the impact of inflammation on cardiovascular disease

University of Birmingham Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences

We are seeking talented, motivated students with a passion for research in cardiovascular inflammation and immune-mediated chronic inflammatory diseases to join the group of Dr Asif Iqbal (Dr Asif Iqbal - Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences - University of Birmingham). Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Iqbal

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

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(BRC) Nailfold capillary imaging in the idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (Non-Clinical)

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

The idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIMs) are rare conditions characterised by distinct clinical subtypes and varied multisystem involvement. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Murray, Dr H Chinoy, Dr J Lamb

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

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Inflammatory Arthritis in Childhood: Impact, Outcomes and Safety of Treatment

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis is the most common inflammatory arthritis of childhood. Although less common than arthritis in adults, a diagnosis of arthritis in a child can have lasting impacts on that child and their families through their entire lifespan. Read more

Supervisors: Prof K Hyrich, Dr L Kearsley-Fleet

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

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Complement-inflammasome interactions in amyloid-beta-induced inflammation

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 (£45,000 total). Read more

Supervisor: Prof k Triantafilou

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

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Interdisciplinary investigation of a large effect of sulfasalazine on HbA1c

University of Dundee School of Medicine

The anti-inflammatory drug sulfasalazine, which is used in rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease, was reported earlier to suppress HbA1c in a small cohort of patients [1]. Read more

Supervisors: Prof G Rena, Prof E Pearson

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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cGAS-STING involvement in respiratory viral infections

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 (£42,000 total). Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Triantafilou

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

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Molecular Mechanisms of Receptor and Ion Channel Regulation in Pain and Inflammation

University of Reading School of Pharmacy

Are you ready to delve into the captivating world of molecular signaling and unravel the mysteries of the cardiovascular and nervous systems? We are thrilled to offer an exhilarating PhD opportunity at the forefront of scientific exploration. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Cottrell, Prof D Widera, Dr S Amadesi

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Interdisciplinary investigation of the role of amino acids in immunometabolic responses to metformin in human cells

University of Dundee School of Medicine

There is overwhelming evidence that inflammation contributes to the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) but counterbalancing this is evidence from meta-analysis of randomised control trials that many existing anti-inflammatory drugs, such as COX2 inhibitors and anti-TNF drugs, tend if anything to exacerbate risk of CVD. Read more

Supervisors: Prof G Rena, Prof C Lang

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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MSc by Research: Regulation of microglial phenotypes by adenosine and in contribution to ageing in the brain

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Microglia are the major innate immune cells in the central nervous system and are required for the response to invading pathogens, removal of damaged or… Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Arthur, Dr A Lloyd

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Cancer: Investigation of accentuated mitochondrial ROS and NLRP3 inflammasome activation in cystic fibrosis and colorectal carcinoma.

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is associated with an accentuated inflammatory response to bacterial lipopolysaccharides (LPS), increased resting energy expenditure and a higher than expected prevalence of gastrointestinal and other malignancies. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Peckham, Prof D Jayne, Dr S Savic, Miss LR Caley

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Identifying critical pathways regulating autoimmunity in immuno-oncology and arthritis patients. Short title: IPADS (Immune PAthways for Drug Side-effects)

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Inflammatory arthritis (IA) can result from non-autoimmune diseases (like crystal arthritis) and from autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and spondyloarthropathies (inc. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Viatte, Prof A Barton, Mr P Martin

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We have 103 inflammatory PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

inflammatory PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 103 inflammatory PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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