Other (action research) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 13 Other (action research) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Sheffield Hallam Opportunity PhD Scholarships

Sheffield Hallam is committed to addressing barriers to higher education for under-represented groups. To help address underrepresentation in our postgraduate research student community, we are offering the below scholarships for academic year 2024/25. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only) 4 Year PhD Programme

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MSc By Research: Using hypomethylating agents to prevent respiratory infections in older adults

Aberdeen University School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

The MSc by Research programme at the University of Aberdeen is for students interested in a research-intensive master's degree. It is designed specifically to enhance your skills for a PhD or research career. Read more

Supervisors: Dr c Quin, Prof H Wilson

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

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Intestinal Microbiome Modulation using Next Generation Probiotics

University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences

We are seeking talented, motivated students with a passion for research in microbiology, gastrointestinal health and probiotic delivery led by Dr Richard Horniblow (Associate Professor in Gastrointestinal Biomedical Science) at the College of Medical and Dental Sciences and the University of Birmingham (https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/clinical-sciences/horniblow-richard.aspx). Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Horniblow, Dr T Iqbal

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

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Platelets in health, ageing and disease: new diagnostics and treatments

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Platelets are small blood cells that play a vital role in the chronic and acute progression of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), and also have roles in immunity, inflammation, cancer metastasis, Alzheimer's disease and a range of infections, such as dengue, HIV-1, malaria, and COVID-19. Read more

Supervisor: Dr CI Jones

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

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Interdisciplinary investigation of the role of amino acids in immunometabolic responses to metformin in human cells

University of Dundee School of Medicine

There is overwhelming evidence that inflammation contributes to the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) but counterbalancing this is evidence from meta-analysis of randomised control trials that many existing anti-inflammatory drugs, such as COX2 inhibitors and anti-TNF drugs, tend if anything to exacerbate risk of CVD. Read more

Supervisors: Prof G Rena, Prof C Lang

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Biomechanical investigation of minimally assisted vs self and conventional extrication of people form vehicles following road traffic collisions

University of Dundee School of Medicine

Road traffic collisions are a leading cause of death worldwide; indeed, road traffic injuries are the number one cause of death for children and young adults aged 5-29 years, and, more than 90% of these deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Murphy

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Investigation of short-term effects of colchicine on blood proteins using proteomics

University of Dundee School of Medicine

The anti-inflammatory medication colchicine has been shown to significantly improve cardiovascular outcomes post heart attack and in chronic heart disease patient groups, suggesting it may be a suitable candidate for repurposing in cardiovascular diseases. Read more

Supervisors: Prof G Rena, Dr I Mordi, Prof C Lang

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Lessening Health Inequalities in Type 2 Diabetes Through Innovative Drug Repurposing

University of Dundee School of Medicine

Most older type 2 diabetes (T2D) drugs were developed through pre-clinical studies and then trials that model T2D as it is experienced by older white people (1). Read more

Supervisor: Prof G Rena

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Characterisation of novel therapeutic approaches against invasive breast cancer

University of Dundee School of Medicine

Breast cancer is the most common cancer and the leading cause of death from cancer in women worldwide. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L de la Vega

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Developing tailored solutions to under-recruiting randomised controlled trials: a mixed-methods investigation

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) drive evidence-based medicine, but they can be resource-intensive and challenging to conduct. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Rooshenas

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

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Cross-talks of immune checkpoint pathways determine the abilities of human malignant tumours to suppress cytotoxic attacks and escape immune surveillance

University of Greenwich School of Pharmacy (Medway Campus)

Overview. Immune checkpoint pathways determine the abilities of human malignant tumours to escape cytotoxic immune attack and thus progress the disease. Read more

Supervisor: Dr V Sumbayev

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

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Cross-talks of immune checkpoint pathways determine the abilities of human malignant tumours to suppress cytotoxic attacks and escape immune surveillance

University of Kent Medway School of Pharmacy

Overview. Immune checkpoint pathways determine the abilities of human malignant tumours to escape cytotoxic immune attack and thus progress the disease. Read more

Supervisor: Dr V Sumbayev

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

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The clinical and therapeutic impact of disialoganglioside GD2 and its synthases on breast cancer

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Medicine

Disialoganglioside GD2 is a plasma membrane member of the large glycosphingolipid family which involves a hydrophobic ceramide bound to a hydrophilic sialic acid-containing glycan chain. Read more

Supervisor: Prof WG Jiang

24 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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We have 13 Other (action research) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Other (action research) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 13 Other (action research) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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