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We have 55 Pharmacy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in Belfast

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Pharmacy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in Belfast

We have 55 Pharmacy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in Belfast

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Multipurpose gel formulations containing antiretroviral-loaded lactoferrin nanoparticles and antibiotics for combination HIV prevention and treatment of bacterial vaginosis

Value / what is covered?  . This is an exemplar PhD project co-supervised by Dr. Sheiliza Carmali (School of Pharmacy) and Prof. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Carmali, Prof K Malcolm
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Development of silicone-based personal lubricant products containing antiretroviral drugs for prevention of sexual acquisition of HIV infection

​​Three drug products are now available to prevent HIV prevention: . ​Truvada®/ Descovy®—daily oral pills containing the antiretroviral drugs emtricitabine and tenofovir  . Read more
 Supervisor: Prof K Malcolm
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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3D-printed drug-eluting auxetic meshes for preventing biofilm formation and capsular contracture associated with breast implants

Capsular contracture is a common complication associated with breast implants following reconstructive or aesthetic surgery in which a tight or constricting scar tissue capsule forms around the implant, often distorting the breast shape and resulting in chronic pain. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof K Malcolm, Dr P Boyd
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Combinations of bacteriophages and cold plasma for biofilm biocontrol

The ongoing antimicrobial resistance crisis has incentivised research into alternative antibacterial and antibiofilm agents. One of them is cold plasma and plasma-activated water (PAW), which is produced by exposing water to a cold plasma discharge. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Skvortsov, Prof B Gilmore
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Smart, responsive biomaterials for infection-resistant medical devices

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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The Development of a Robust Risk-Based Approach to the use of Hot Melt Extrusion for the Manufacture of Amorphous Solid Dispersions

This project builds upon the extensive experience within the Pharmaceutical Engineering team at the School of Pharmacy to develop a risk-based approach to evaluate the suitability of hot melt extrusion as a manufacturing technique for amorphous solid dispersions. . Read more
 Supervisor: Prof G Andrews
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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A proliposomal strategy for enhancing solubility and absorption of drugs delivered from controlled release vaginal ring devices

Controlled release  vaginal rings are used for long-term administration of drugs to the human vagina. Currently, eight ring devices have reached market, mostly focused on estrogen replacement therapy, hormonal contraception, and HIV prevention. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof K Malcolm, Dr J Tian
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Developing and characterising novel targeted nanocomposites serving as adjuvants to existing standard-of-care cancer treatments

One in two cancer patients will receive radiotherapy as part of their standard-of-care treatment. For patients with a localised cancer diagnosis effective radiotherapy represents the best chance for a curative outcome but is not without risk. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Coulter
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Selective targeting of furin for the treatment of fibrotic lung disease.

Furin, a proprotein convertase has been established as a therapeutic target across several disease areas to include chronic airways diseases and infectious disease, such as COVID-19 (reviewed in our recent publication, Douglas et al, 2023). Read more
 Supervisor: Prof L Martin
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Development of a Dual Nanogel for Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa

Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa (JEB) is a debilitating disease where a weak interface between the dermis and epidermis leaves the skin prone to delamination and blistering. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof H McCarthy
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Development of anti-inflammatory-based nanoparticles for topical treatment of psoriasis

Psoriasis remains one of the most common forms of skin related autoimmune diseases with more than 4% of prevalence in the developed world. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr TH Hatahet
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Development of next-generation nanoparticles loaded hydrogels containing multiple active agents for improved treatment of bacterial infections

Antimicrobial resistance has become a global public health problem and plays important roles in the development of severe infections and other related complications. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr TH Hatahet
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Development and Evaluation of Microneedle Arrays for Ocular Drug Delivery

Minimally invasive microneedles (MNs) offer unique opportunities to address current challenges in the effective management of ocular disorders, such as age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof R Thakur
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Self-Assembling Peptide Nanomaterials for Targeted Ocular Drug Delivery

Self-assembling peptide-based hydrogels (SAPH) are composed of short peptide sequences, typically consisting of 5 to 20 amino acids, which undergo spontaneous self-assembly into three-dimensional networks under physiological conditions. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof R Thakur
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Design and Assessment of Innovative Long-Acting Drug Delivery System

Current clinical therapies often rely on intermittent drug administration, such as frequent oral tablets or injections, as seen in diabetes management. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof R Thakur
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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