We have 14 Queen Mary University of London, Institute of Dentistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Facial trauma injuries can be complex and often require precise diagnosis for effective treatment planning. Conventional methods of diagnosing facial… Read more

Supervisors: Prof TP Pham, Prof SH Holmes, Prof M Patel, Prof PC Coulthard

5 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Mineral formation and soft tissue exclusion in culture using a 3D printed PLA/pro-osteogenic and bactericidal Bioglass - collagen coated membrane

Queen Mary University of London Institute of Dentistry

Tooth loss results in alveolar ridge bone resorption and loss of ridge height. However, buccal ridge height is a crucial determining factor for achieving the successful stability of a dental implant and thus if restored it would ensure a greater chance of implant success. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SCF Rawlinson, Dr AC Cresswell-Boyes, Dr D Mills

5 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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The Role of Peripheral Neuroglia in Oral Squamous Cell Cancer

Queen Mary University of London Institute of Dentistry

The nervous system has been increasingly recognised as a critical regulator of cancer, from oncogenesis to malignant growth and metastatic spread. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Caetano, Dr A Biddle, Prof P Sharpe

5 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Investigating the links between β-amyloid, osteoporosis and frailty in Alzheimer’s disease

Queen Mary University of London Institute of Dentistry

Background. Individuals with Alzheimer’s disease are more likely to suffer from osteoporosis (the loss of bone mass and strength) than age-matched individuals1, significantly contributing to the frailty associated with dementia. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S McArthur, Dr SCF Rawlinson

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

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Feeding microbes to protect the brain: does the gut microbiota mediate the risk-reducing effects of a healthy diet on Alzheimer’s disease?

Queen Mary University of London Institute of Dentistry

Background. Ways of reducing the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other dementias are critically needed, given the almost total lack of truly effective therapeutic options, even despite newer anti-amyloid drugs1. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S McArthur, Dr E Hagi-Pavli

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

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Molecular mechanism of vimentin induced epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT) and stemness in cancer cells

Queen Mary University of London Institute of Dentistry

Background. Most cancers are epithelial in origin and arise from a single progenitor cell, similar to an embryo, to become a clone of cells. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Waseem, Dr H Tummala, Dr F Flores-Borja

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

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Possible role of mutant vimentin in cancer progression and metastasis

Queen Mary University of London Institute of Dentistry

Background. This project will investigate the role of the cytoskeletal protein vimentin in cancer progression and metastasis using cell and molecular biology approaches. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Waseem, Dr F Flores-Borja, Dr H Tummala

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

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Transcriptome homeostasis in cellular ageing and cancer

Queen Mary University of London Institute of Dentistry

Project Summary. We have previously established the oncogenic mechanisms of the transcription factor FOXM1 in perturbation of genome stability (1, 2), epigenome (3, 4) and adult progenitor epithelial stem cell proliferation (5). Read more

Supervisor: Dr M T Teh

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

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Transcriptome biomarkers and mechanisms of chemoresistance

Queen Mary University of London Institute of Dentistry

Project Summary. This project aims to identify biomarkers linked to the most potent multimodal anticancer therapy with the least toxicity to counteract hemoresistance in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Read more

Supervisor: Dr M T Teh

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

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The functions of the YAP/TAZ oncoproteins in cell cycle control and tumour progression.

Queen Mary University of London Institute of Dentistry

Background. Squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) - cancers arising from multi-layered epithelia such as the skin epidermis or the oral mucosa - are the most diagnosed cancers in the UK and world-wide. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G| Walko

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

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Regulation of gingival mast cells activity by valproic acid-potential to repurpose for treatment of periodontitis?

Queen Mary University of London Institute of Dentistry

Background. Periodontitis or chronic inflammation of the tooth-supporting tissues caused by a dysbiotic biofilm is the main cause of tooth loss in the adult population. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Flores-Borja

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

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Creation of authentic artificial carious lesions for dental research

Queen Mary University of London Institute of Dentistry

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Supervisors: Dr G R Davis, Dr D Mills, Prof R Hill

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

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Early life factors and childhood oral health

Queen Mary University of London Institute of Dentistry

Background. A life course approach to chronic disease epidemiology recognises how exposures across the lifespan of individuals influence their disease risk and health later in life. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Bernabe

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

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A mixed methods study to explore under-representation in undergraduate dental education and the barriers to access to dental schools in the UK

Queen Mary University of London Institute of Dentistry

Background. There is a scarcity of research examining how under-representation is specifically produced in UK dental schools, despite the well-established body of research exploring barriers to access to higher education (1). Read more

Supervisors: Dr V Muirhead, Dr A Mahendran, Dr P Neville

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We have 14 Queen Mary University of London, Institute of Dentistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Queen Mary University of London, Institute of Dentistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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