neurodegenerative diseases PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for European Students (exc UK)

We have 12 neurodegenerative diseases PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for European Students (exc UK)

Investigation the role of p62-dependent P-bodies in models of neurodegeneration

University of Plymouth Peninsula Medical School

Applications are invited for a three-year PhD studentship. The studentship will start on 1st Oct 2024. . Project Description. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Stephenson, Prof S Luo, Dr C Barros

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Charting new neuronal survival pathways in Parkinson’s disease

University of Otago Department of Biochemistry

The Neurodegenerative and Lysosomal Disease Laboratory is interested in uncovering the unknown molecular and cellular mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly in the development of Parkinson’s disease and Batten disease. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Hughes, Dr IB Basik

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

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Applied optogenetics to study the influence of neuronal activity on neurodegeneration

Macquarie University Centre for MND Research

Neurodegenerative diseases represent a significant and growing challenge to global health, affecting millions worldwide. Despite extensive research efforts, the underlying mechanisms of neurodegeneration are not fully understood, and there is a critical lack of effective treatments. Read more

Supervisors: Assoc Prof MM Morsch, Prof RC Chung

30 September 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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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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Molecular mechanisms of brain plasticity, degeneration and regeneration

University of Birmingham School of Biomedical Sciences

The aim of the project is to discover and test candidate molecular mechanisms underlying structural brain plasticity, degeneration and regeneration. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Hidalgo

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Development of new molecular therapies to treat motor neuron disease (MND)

Macquarie University Centre for MND Research

The battle against Motor Neuron Disease (MND) is entering an exciting phase with the development of gene therapies aimed at reducing pathogenic proteins. Read more

Supervisors: Assoc Prof AL Lee, Assoc Prof MM Morsch

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

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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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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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Development of mechanism-based therapeutics for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Pharmacology

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Supervisor: Prof SE Engel

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

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Molecular mechanism of innate immunity mediated by the Toll/IL1 receptor signalling pathways

University of Cambridge Department of Biochemistry

Our research aims to elucidate the molecular and cellular regulation of innate immune signal transduction in the context of infectious, inflammatory and autoimmune disease. Read more

Supervisor: Prof N J Gay

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

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Understanding the underlying pathological mechanisms to find a cure for Batten disease

University of Otago Department of Biochemistry

The Neurodegenerative and Lysosomal Disease Laboratory is interested in the molecular and cellular basis of neurodegenerative disease, particularly how lysosome dysfunction influences the development of Batten disease and Parkinson’s disease. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Hughes, Dr IB Basik

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

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Dietary Intake in Parkinson's Disease

University of Auckland Liggins Institute

Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease and affects 1% of people over the age of 60 years in industrialised countries (1). Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof F Lithander

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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We have 12 neurodegenerative diseases PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for European Students (exc UK)

neurodegenerative diseases PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for European Students (exc UK)

We have 12 neurodegenerative diseases PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for European Students (exc UK)

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