Engineering (neurodegenerative) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

We have 8 Engineering (neurodegenerative) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

AI-enhanced dementia prevention: precision risk reduction using large language models, NIHR Funded PhD in Medical Studies Ref: 5100

Location. Department of Health and Community Sciences, St Luke’s Campus, Exeter. The University of Exeter’s Department of Health and Community Sciences is inviting applications for a PhD studentship funded by the NIHR to commence on the 23rd September 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Llewellyn, Dr H Dong, Prof C Brayne

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

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Technologies for optogenetic neural interfacing

University of Strathclyde Institute of Photonics

The ability to express light-sensitive proteins (opsins) in neurons, in a genetically-targeted fashion, has helped transform our understanding of how the brain functions. Read more

Supervisors: Prof K Mathieson, Dr SS Sakata

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

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Making Sport Safer: Investigating Protective Metamaterials in Helmets to Prevent Brain Injury

Sheffield Hallam University Materials and Engineering Research Institute

The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SU Urquhart, Dr EC Carter, Prof RS Saatchi

10 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Remote Gait Evaluation for People with Parkinson’s Disease

University of Liverpool School of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science

Our multidisciplinary team focuses on research that has impact on the world around us and makes real difference to the quality of life of people living in our society. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Lakany, Dr K D'Aout, Dr A Macerollo

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

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Early Detection and Stratification of Dementia using Transformative Non-Invasive Holistic Optical Biomarker Technology in Biofluids

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Professor Sumeet Mahajan, Professor Amrit Mudher, Professor Chris Kipps. Project description. Globally, there is a growing and a huge unmet need for tools and technologies that allow rapid, affordable and accurate dementia diagnosis. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Mahajan

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

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Modelling brain function using HiP-CT Synchrotron Imaging (Fully Funded PhD)

University College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

Lead supervisors: Dr Liwei Guo, Dr Claire Walsh and Prof. Peter Lee. Eligibility: Open to UK students and international students. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Guo, Dr C Walsh, Prof P Lee

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Common genetic origins of visual and neurocognitive disorders

University of York York Biomedical Research Institute

There is emerging evidence that apparently distinct neurodegenerative diseases have common genetic origins. For example, genes such as ARMS2 and HTRA1, which are fundamental to regulating neuronal health, are implicated in both dementia and diseases of the retina (particularly age-related macular degeneration). Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Wade, Prof A Morland, Dr H Baseler

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

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Development of novel lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) for targeted gene delivery to cancer cells

University of Portsmouth School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences

Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3 year full-time PhD project. The PhD will be based in the School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Science and will be supervised by Dr Roja Hadianamrei and Dr Sassan Hafizi. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Hadianamrei, Dr S Hafizi

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

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We have 8 Engineering (neurodegenerative) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

Engineering (neurodegenerative) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

We have 8 Engineering (neurodegenerative) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

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