Cardiology (medical sciences) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 13 Cardiology (medical sciences) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Disease mechanisms in the heart

University of Birmingham Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences

We are seeking talented, motivated students with a passion for research in inherited cardiac conditions (cardiomyopathies) and biomechanical stress signalling led by Dr Katja Gehmlich (https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/cardiovascular-sciences/gehmlich-katja.aspx). Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Gehmlich

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Investigating the mechanisms for cardiac fibrosis development and reversal

University of Birmingham Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences

Research interests/description of main research theme. Fibrosis is a hard to treat condition of major socioeconomic importance, with ~45% of all deaths in the developed world being attributed to some type of chronic fibro-proliferative disease and is exemplified by heart disease. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Pavlovic, Dr C O'Shea

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Investigating the link between chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease.

University of Birmingham Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences

Research interests/description of main research theme. Patients with chronic kidney disease are 40% more likely to develop cardiovascular disease, however, mechanisms driving the cardiovascular pathogenesis are unclear. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Pavlovic, Dr A Taylor

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Investigating platelet signalling and thrombus formation

University of Birmingham Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences

We are seeking talented, motivated students with a passion for research in cardiovascular cell biology to work in the group of Dr Natalie Poulter, which focuses on understanding how platelets become activated and form a thrombus. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Poulter

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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

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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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Toxic effects of breast cancer treatment on the heart: using artificial intelligence to predict the potential for heart failure

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. . Breast cancer is the most common cancer worldwide with ~15% of cases caused by a single gene, HER2. These women are treated with an antibody therapy (e.g. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Clerk, Prof W Holderbaum, Prof S Nasuto

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Integrated PhD at the University of Glasgow – College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences

University of Glasgow

Introducing the IPhD, an innovative Integrated PhD programme designed to cultivate world-changing potential among students. This transformative training experience follows a unique 1 + 3 + 1 format, combining rigorous doctorate-level training with advanced learning methodologies. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only Clinical PhD Programme

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The Role of Nutrition and Exercise in Physical and Cognitive Function (such as sarcopenia and frailty), utilizing clinical, metabolomic, proteomic, and gut microbiota data

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

Physical frailty is a result of hallmarks of aging, where gut microbiome (GM) dysbiosis and dietary pattern play a significant role. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Isanejad

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Cardiac Harmony: Modelling Heart Beats with Stem Cells and Code

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

Despite significant advancements in cardiac research, heart disease remains a leading cause of mortality globally. Unexpected cardiac events can occur even in young, fit individuals engaged in routine activities. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Barrett-Jolley, Dr R Oldershaw

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Investigating the causal relationship between atopic dermatitis and cardiovascular disease in multiple ancestry groups

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Atopic dermatitis (AD) or eczema affects 20% of children and 10% of adults, where the prevalence is reported to be higher among individuals of Asian and African ancestry. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Budu-Aggrey

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A deep-learning approach to genomic regulation of tissue-specific alternative splicing

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Each human gene is a blueprint for multiple distinct RNA transcripts that can be produced in differing quantities based on the localisation of the transcribing… Read more

Supervisors: Dr JE Eales, Prof T Papamarkou

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Determining the biological basis of observed clinical outcomes in juvenile idiopathic arthritis using genetics and multiomics

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a chronic inflammatory arthritis affecting children and young people with an age of disease onset less than 16 years of age. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Bowes, Dr J Humphreys

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We have 13 Cardiology (medical sciences) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Cardiology (medical sciences) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 13 Cardiology (medical sciences) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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