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University of Reading, Department of Biomedical Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

We have 32 University of Reading, Department of Biomedical Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

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Exploring the Ubiquitin-Proteasome system’s Impact on Ageing and Disease: The Interplay of Genetics, Lifestyle, and Environment

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. Unravelling the molecular and cellular mechanisms driving ageing to improve human health across the lifespan is a central aim of biomedical research. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Kevei
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Microplastics and Nanoplastics as Emerging Risk Factors in Neurodevelopmental and Neurodegenerative Condition

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) are ubiquitous environmental pollutants raising concerns due to their potential adverse effects on human health. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Kevei
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Exploring the interplay between ageing, gut microbiome, and neurodegenerative diseases

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. Neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease represent major health risks in ageing societies. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Kevei
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Understanding the cardiotoxic effects of anti-cancer therapies; a multidisciplinary approach

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences
There are >18 million new cancer patients worldwide every year, of which >2 million are women with breast cancer. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof P R Dash, Prof W Holderbaum, Prof S Nasuto, Prof N Derakhshan
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Unravelling the Intricacies of Stress Hormone Regulation

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. The proopiomelanocortin (POMC) pathway is a crucial signaling cascade involved in regulating various physiological processes, including our response to stress, metabolism, immune function, and pigmentation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A B Bicknell
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Investigating Neuropeptide Signalling From Synthesis to Survival

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences
Neuropeptides, comprising of short amino acid chains, are potent bioactive molecules with extensive neuromodulatory functions and are predominantly expressed within the central nervous system. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A B Bicknell, Dr E Kevei
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Investigating lysosomal (dys)function in ageing and neurodegeneration

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. Ageing is associated with a decline in the functions of an organism (López-Otín, C. et al. Cell, 2023) and correlates with an increased risk of developing diseases in the later life (Niccoli, T. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Cogo, Dr E Kevei
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Discovering and characterising new protein antimicrobials

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences
Antibiotic resistant infections are spreading globally and becoming a leading cause of death worldwide, already surpassing malaria and HIV. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Sharp
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Investigating the mechanisms of antibacterial action of silver and copper ions and nanoparticles, and the emerging threat of metal-ion resistance

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. The emergence of bacterial strains with resistance to multiple classes of antibiotics has led to renewed interest in the antimicrobial properties of metals including silver. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Mulley
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Protein engineering enzymes for Industry

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. We are interested in key features of the protein sequence - structure - function relationship, and how this information can be translated to health. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof K A Watson
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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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Using CRISPR in iPS cells to modify platelet function

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. Platelets are the small cells in the blood whose job it is to prevent bleeding. Under normal conditions, when they encounter a damaged blood vessel they become activated and form a thrombus. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C.E. Hughes
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Investigating bacteria-bacteriophage diversity to develop phage libraries for treatment of bacterial infections

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. The World Health Organisation (WHO) predicts antimicrobial resistant (AMR) infections will be the leading cause of death globally by 2050. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Mulley
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What is the relevance of hormones made in the brain?

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences
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 Supervisors: Dr N Vasudevan, Prof P G Knight
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How do hormones regulate memory?

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences
Deficiencies of thyroid hormone are common throughout the globe. Adult-onset hypothyroidism is prevalent in around 8-10% of the population and is associated with reproductive disorders, anxiety, depression and impairment of memory. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Vasudevan, Prof P G Knight
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