Genetics (child health) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 8 Genetics (child health) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

NIHR GOSH BRC Translational Research (Non-Clinical) PhD Studentships

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust

The NIHR Great Ormond Street Hospital Biomedical Research Centre (NIHR GOSH BRC) PhD Studentship Programme aims to fund five highly motivated non-clinical PhDs students to support the training and development of the next generation of translational researchers. Read more

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Health outcomes of children with rare or complex conditions and their families: a longitudinal cohort study using linked primary and secondary healthcare data in England

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust GOSH BRC Applied Child Health Informatics Theme (Non-Clinical) PhD Studentships

Rare or complex conditions (RCCs), such as major congenital anomalies or inherited conditions that are screened for in newborns, have serious health, functional and social consequences for affected individuals. Read more

Supervisors: Dr AZ Zylbersztejn, Dr J Tan, Prof MCB Cortina Borja

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

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Investigating causal effects of neurodevelopmental and mental health problems in childhood on adult physical health

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. Neurodevelopmental and mental health problems in childhood have been linked to adverse physical health outcomes in both childhood and adult life. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Stergiakouli, Dr L Howe, Dr RB Blakey, Ms CD Dardani

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

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Health and development outcomes and their interaction for children with chronic liver disease: a population-based cohort using novel linkage between health and education records

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust GOSH BRC Applied Child Health Informatics Theme (Non-Clinical) PhD Studentships

Each year in the UK, 400 children are diagnosed with chronic liver disease (CLD), with a fifth requiring liver transplantation at some stage. Read more

Supervisors: Prof KH Harron, Dr AZ Zylbersztejn

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

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Investigating the genetic architecture of orofacial cleft: A genome-wide association study using trio data and an investigation of parent of origin and mother-children interaction effects.

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. Orofacial clefts (OFCs) are the most prevalent craniofacial congenital disabilities globally, occurring at a frequency of 1 out of 700 newborns. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Lewis, Dr E Stergiakouli, Prof H Cordell

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

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How does parental education increase risk to ADHD in the offspring?

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a chronic neurodevelopmental condition, characterised by persistent difficulties in the areas of attention span/impulse control. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Stergiakouli, Dr L Howe, Dr AH Havdhal

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

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Multimodal Artificial Intelligence for the Detection and stratification of Necrotising Enterocolitis in premature born infants (MAIDNEC)

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust GOSH BRC Applied Child Health Informatics Theme (Non-Clinical) PhD Studentships

Necrotising Enterocolitis (NEC) is a severe gastrointestinal inflammatory condition affecting neonates, most commonly premature infants although up to 25% is observed among full-term babies1. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Eaton, Dr E Mazomenos

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

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Unravelling the role of P4HB in skeletal development: towards treatment of heritable bone fragility

University of Sheffield School of Medicine and Population Health

Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) affects 1 in 15-20,000 live births and results in a childhood with frequent fractures, reduced mobility and joint problems. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Balasubramanian

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

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We have 8 Genetics (child health) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Genetics (child health) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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