Biological Sciences (metabolic syndrome) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 9 Biological Sciences (metabolic syndrome) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Biological rhythms and the dopamine system in cognitive dysfunction

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics

Psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia are associated with metabolic syndrome, obesity and diabetes. Schizophrenia affects 1.1% of the population and although not the most common psychiatric condition it is arguably the most severe and debilitating. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S McLean, Dr G Helfer

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

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Pectin supplementation to reduce gut and systemic inflammation and improve liver, muscle and gastrointestinal outcomes

University of Nottingham School of Medicine

A quarter of the world's population has metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, (which used to be known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease). Read more

Supervisors: Prof G Aithal, Dr J Grove, Dr KR Rollins, Prof AMV Valdes

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

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Metabolic programming: Role of micronutrient (B12) deficiency and associated epigenetic marks

Nottingham Trent University School of Science & Technology

The global epidemic of childhood obesity is a major public health issue. Although current adverse lifestyle (nutrition and physical inactivity) contributes to obesity, a growing body of evidence links early life nutritional adversity to the development of obesity and metabolic disorders in children. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Antonysunil

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Investigating the interactions of incretin hormone mimetics with hypothalamo-neurohypophysial system arginine vasopressin and oxytocin release

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Our research focus over decades has been the osmoregulatory function of a special collection of neurones in a part of the brain called the hypothalamus. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Murphy

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SLS 2: Accelerated genome ageing in paediatric obesity: investigating weight-loss strategies to reverse early DNA Damage

University of Westminster School of Life Sciences

We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic, and ethical PhD candidate with excellent communication skills who will work with a multidisciplinary team to conduct the first clinical investigation into the reversibility of genome damage and accelerated genome ageing following bariatric surgery in adolescents. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Volpi, Dr MU Usman, Dr MW Woloshynowych

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

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Extracellular vesicles in health and disease

University of Reading Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences

Endothelial dysfunction (ED) is associated with classical and emerging risk factors of cardiovascular disease (CVD), correlates with disease progression and is an independent predictor of the risk of future cardiovascular events. Read more

Supervisors: Prof P Yaqoob, Dr D Tannetta

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MScR: Involvement of astrocytes in neurological manifestations of Long COVID syndrome

University of Bristol School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience

A significant fraction of patients affected by Long COVID, long-term consequences following acute SARS-CoV-2 infection, suffer from mental fatigue and cognitive deficits (1-3). Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Teschemacher

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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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Skeletal Muscle Organoid Models for Genetic Mitochondrial Disease (ref: SF22/HLS/APP/Johnson)

Northumbria University Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

Genetic mitochondrial diseases are both clinically and genetically heterogeneous. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Johnson

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We have 9 Biological Sciences (metabolic syndrome) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Biological Sciences (metabolic syndrome) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 9 Biological Sciences (metabolic syndrome) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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