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University of Leicester, Department of Health Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 14 University of Leicester, Department of Health Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 14 University of Leicester, Department of Health Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
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Understanding the role of indoor air pollution on lung cancer risk in never-smokers of different ethnicities: a pilot study
Proposed start date. 1 October 2023. There is increasing recognition of individuals who have never smoked developing lung cancer, especially in women and non-White ethnic groups. Read more
Intersectional inequalities in obesity management and related multimorbidity
Closing date for applications. 3 March 2023. Capitalising on the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD), this PhD project will, firstly, investigate inequalities 1) in access to NHS weight management interventions and 2) in the associations of obesity with incident multimorbidity. Read more
Health inequalities in multimorbidity; the roles of stress, physical activity and sedentary behaviour on markers of disease risk.
Proposed start date. 1 October 2023. Stress, physical (in)activity, and sedentary time are risk factors for non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs). Read more
Understanding the presentation of frailty in those with multiple long-term conditions and the effect of rehabilitation
Proposed start date. 1 October 2023. Those with multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs) often suffer from a debilitating degree of frailty which includes severe muscle weakness (termed sarcopenia) which leads to reduced quality of life and poorer outcomes. Read more
Adaptation and testing of the Your Covid Recovery© programme to address ethnicity, language and digital divide health inequalities.
Proposed start date. 1 October 2023. A high proportion of individuals experience persistent COVID symptoms after their acute COVID infection [described as “Long COVID” (1)]. Read more
Pharmacotherapy and obesity in younger adults with multiple long term conditions: examining the added value of exercise
Proposed start date. 1 October 2023. The prevalence of multiple long term conditions (MLTCs) in young adults (<40 years old) is dramatically increasing and is associated with an extreme risk phenotype, longer disease exposure and increased risk for chronic complications (including cancer). Read more
Symptom perception of “breathlessness” and impact on healthcare access in culturally diverse populations
Proposed start date. 1 October 2023. Breathlessness is a debilitating symptom caused by multiple clinical conditions, resulting in reduced quality of life, increased hospitalisations and earlier death. Read more
Drug-lifestyle interactions for weight management in South Asians and white Europeans living with overweight or obesity
Funding Source. Wellcome Trust grant. Proposed start date. 1 October 2023. Pharmacological treatment for obesity combined with lifestyle intervention promotes clinically important weight loss and amelioration of obesity-related comorbidities. Read more
Personalising thresholds of risk factor control for prevention of cardiovascular disease in subjects with diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a cardio-metabolic chronic condition with worldwide increase in prevalence and incidence. The control of glucose levels and of other risk factors, such as lipid levels and blood pressure, is essential to reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications. Read more
Extending the use of the Leicester Diabetes Risk Scores with a focus on use in ethnic minority groups
Background. Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) is one of the most prevalent long-term conditions globally. However, options for identifying and preventing the condition have low uptake and underserve groups in greatest need. Read more
Environmental influences in the ageing brain: a cross-cohort investigation in UK-wide populations
According to the UK Health Security Agency, by 2041, one in four people living in the UK will be aged ≥65 years. Being able to stay healthy at older age, both physiologically and psychologically, is a nationwide healthcare strategy. Read more
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