Genetics (pregnancy) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 6 Genetics (pregnancy) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Role of the endosomal pathway in regulating sleep and circadian rhythms

University of York York Biomedical Research Institute

Ageing and many neurodegenerative disorders are characterised by a progressive loss of neurons in particular brain regions leading to behavioural changes including cognitive decline, sleep disruption and circadian dysregulation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Chawla, Dr S Sweeney

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

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Unravelling mechanisms of cytoskeletal regulation that control neuronal health and disease

University of York York Biomedical Research Institute

Axons are the slender, often meter-long processes of neurons which electrically wire the brain. These delicate structures are up to a meter long and need to be maintained for decades. Read more

Supervisors: Dr I Hahn, Dr S Sweeney, Prof A Wade

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

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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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Elucidating the mechanisms of pathology in neurodevelopmental white matter diseases

University of York York Biomedical Research Institute

Our research interests are to dissect the mechanism of auto-inflammatory neurological disorders using zebrafish as an animal model. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Hamilton, Dr S Sweeney

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

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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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