This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the ‘GW4 BioMed MRC Doctoral Training Partnership’ which is offering up to 17 studentships for entry in October 2021. Read more
We are looking for an organised, team orientated individual with a background in genomics, bioinformatics or epidemiology to participate in a new global initiative which will benefit patients with rare diseases. Read more
Fanconi anaemia (FA) is a chromosomal Instability syndrome with extreme cancer predisposition. Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a common, serious and often life limiting complication of FA. Read more
Obesity is a global healthcare and economic burden with currently more than 650 million adults classified as obese (WHO, 2017). Obesity is a common precursor to type 2 diabetes (T2DM), and both are risk factors for developing cardiovascular disease. Read more
Chronic inflammatory lung diseases like COPD and bronchiectasis affect millions of people in the UK and worldwide and have a major impact on patients in terms of impaired quality of life, daily symptoms and premature mortality. Read more
3-year NHLI-funded PhD studentship – commencing JAN 2021. Applications are invited for a 3-year PhD studentship under the supervision of Dr Maria Prendecki, Dr Katharine Lodge, Dr Andrew Cowburn, and Professor Edwin Chilvers in the area of neutrophil biology. Read more
This project is one of 16 four year PhD Studentships funded by Medical Research Scotland (https://www.medicalresearchscotland.org.uk) to be delivered jointly by the named University and External Partner Organisation (EPO). Read more
We are looking for an outstanding, enthusiastic and dynamic graduate scientist to join our laboratory as a PhD Student. We will study the role of the NF-kB transcription factor c-Rel in atherosclerosis, a disease of arteries where the build of fatty plaques causes angina, heart attack or stroke. Read more
Oral conditions affect 3.9 billion people (1). With an increasingly aging population it is predicted that there will be an increase in demand for complex dental services(2). Read more
Substantial evidence exists linking oral health to systemic health. There are common risk factors between chronic disease and oral disease and shared approach towards tackling these risk factors is advised. Read more
Hypertension is a global health concern affecting ~40 % of adults over the age of 40 and is a leading risk factor for chronic kidney disease, heart failure and stroke. Read more
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in the elderly in developed countries. There are two types of advanced AMD. Read more
