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We have 8 Medicine PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Leicester
Medicine PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Leicester
We have 8 Medicine PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Leicester
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Testing the efficacy and mechanisms of the 'gravitostat' as a tool to support long-term weight loss in people with obesity SSEHS/JAK/2
Obesity is disease that adversely affects the physical and mental health of many people in low- and high-income nations. Whilst progress has been made regarding lifestyle approaches supporting weight loss, weight regain remains a key clinical challenge. Read more
A platform to investigate multi-tissue crosstalk mediated by exercise induced soluble factors released from human skeletal muscle
The benefits of exercise are well documented, whereby people regularly undertaking some form of physical activity score highly in measures of fitness, health and mental wellbeing. Read more
Mucin genetic variation in lung disease
Understanding how genetic variation contributes to complex lung disease is important in understanding how the disease develops and identifying potential molecular targets for therapy. Read more
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Feeling the heat: a mixed-methods investigation into the impacts of indoor temperature during heatwaves on populations with chronic health conditions
Establishing a maximum indoor temperature threshold to protect vulnerable people and manage heat-related immediate health risks for future heatwaves. Read more
Defining genetic associations in the complex 17q21.31 inversion region to identify potential drug targets
Understanding the basis of genetic associations with common diseases or traits is important both for understanding the etiology of the disease and for developing drugs targeted at particular gene products and pathways. Read more
Understanding disease through population-scale long-read sequencing of diverse genomes
Understanding the diversity of human genomes is important for understanding the contribution of genetic variation to disease. Read more
Personalising thresholds of risk factor control for prevention of cardiovascular disease in subjects with diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a cardio-metabolic chronic condition with worldwide increase in prevalence and incidence. The control of glucose levels and of other risk factors, such as lipid levels and blood pressure, is essential to reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications. Read more
Extending the use of the Leicester Diabetes Risk Scores with a focus on use in ethnic minority groups
Background. Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) is one of the most prevalent long-term conditions globally. However, options for identifying and preventing the condition have low uptake and underserve groups in greatest need. Read more
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