Medicine PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in Dundee

We have 27 Medicine PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in Dundee

Exploring cultural and structural factors that support equity, diversity, inclusion and respect in medical schools.

There is growing recognition of the importance of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Respect (EDIR) issues captured formally in medical schools by the requirements of the Athena SWAN award, Stonewall and the Race Equality Charter. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Gordon, Dr C Kennedy, Prof J Harvey

28 February 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Interdisciplinary investigation of a large effect of sulfasalazine on HbA1c

University of Dundee School of Medicine

The anti-inflammatory drug sulfasalazine, which is used in rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease, was reported earlier to suppress HbA1c in a small cohort of patients [1]. Read more

Supervisors: Prof G Rena, Prof E Pearson

28 February 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Interdisciplinary investigation of the role of amino acids in immunometabolic responses to metformin in human cells

University of Dundee School of Medicine

There is overwhelming evidence that inflammation contributes to the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) but counterbalancing this is evidence from meta-analysis of randomised control trials that many existing anti-inflammatory drugs, such as COX2 inhibitors and anti-TNF drugs, tend if anything to exacerbate risk of CVD. Read more

Supervisors: Prof G Rena, Prof C Lang

28 February 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Investigating functional and kinematic alterations in upper limb motion following clavicular malunions in adults using 3-D kinematic analysis and functional tasks.

University of Dundee School of Medicine

Current evidence suggests displaced, mid-shaft clavicle fractures can be managed conservatively with satisfactory long-term functional outcomes, although critically other studies suggest 42% of people have residual sequalae; including deficit in shoulder strength and endurance. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Jariwala, Dr W Wang

28 February 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Targeting Ras palmitoylation for the treatment of cancer

University of Dundee School of Medicine

Lay summary. Proteins can be thought of as molecular machines that carry out work within cells. Protein activity can be regulated through the reversible attachment of certain chemical groups to specific amino acids within proteins. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Fraser

28 February 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Evaluating the therapeutic potential of leptin-based hexamers in neurodegenerative disease

University of Dundee School of Medicine

Translation of basic research into Alzheimer’s disease (AD) therapies is hindered by our inability to turn promising lab results into drugs that can be taken by patients. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Harvey, Dr C Henstridge, Dr A McNeilly

28 February 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Robust Deep Learning for Medical Image Reconstruction

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Dundee is inviting applications for a self-funded PhD research project under the supervision of Dr Alessandro Perelli. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A. Perelli

28 February 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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China Scholarship Council: Structural and Mechanistic Chemical Biology of Degraders Mode of Actions

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Pioneering discoveries from the Ciulli Laboratory and others have contributed to the establishment of a new modality of chemical intervention into biological systems. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Ciulli, Prof R Hay

31 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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China Scholarship Council: How does Dysregulated Protein Kinase Signalling Cause Human Developmental Disorders?

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

The overarching goal of our research is to identify and characterise protein kinase signalling pathways that are disrupted in human developmental disorders. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Findlay, Dr M Stavridis

31 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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BARIToNE: Future proofing barley quality for a high-CO2 world (Project code 24G)

The James Hutton Institute PhD Opportunities

Supervisors. Lead supervisor - Dr Rob Hancock, James Hutton Institute. Second supervisor - Dr Kelly Houston, James Hutton Institute. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Hancock, Dr K Houston, Mr G Eunson

31 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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BARIToNE: Future proofing barley quality for a high-CO2 world (Project code 24G)

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Supervisors. Lead supervisor - Dr Rob Hancock, James Hutton Institute. Second supervisor - Dr Kelly Houston, James Hutton Institute. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Hancock, Dr K Houston, Mr G Eunson

31 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Modelling blood motion in deformable vessels

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

This project aims to introduce a novel approach in studying blood flow in deformable vessels by simultaneously considering both the fluid (blood) and the structure (vessel) through analytical and numerical approaches. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Hayatdavoodi, Prof P Lin

28 February 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Choosing Wisely in Dentistry: Sustainable Oral Health

University of Dundee Dental School

In recent years there has been increased interest in sustainability in healthcare, and specifically in dentistry. Sustainability is described as encompassing three pillars. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Cassie, Prof J Clarkson, Dr L Beaton

28 February 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Normative modelling of resting-state EEG across the lifespan for application in the early diagnosis of neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer’s disease

University of Dundee School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law

With a rapidly aging human population worldwide, neurodegenerative diseases represent a pressing medical and societal concern. Given the increase in life expectancy, dementia is expected to affect almost 152 million people by 2050 (Alzheimer’s Disease International, 2018). Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Benwell

28 February 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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The self-perception of adults with orofacial clefting

University of Dundee Dental School

Introduction. Orofacial clefting (OFC) is one of the most common congenital anomalies worldwide and the most common of all facial birth defects. Read more

Supervisors: Prof G McIntyre, Prof P Mossey

28 February 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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We have 27 Medicine PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in Dundee

Medicine PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in Dundee

We have 27 Medicine PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in Dundee

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