Pathology (medical research) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 33 Pathology (medical research) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Immune regulation of lung repair, and long-term consequences of infection

University of Edinburgh School of Biological Sciences

This project is one of 14 four year PhD Studentships funded by Medical Research Scotland (MRS) (https://www.medicalresearchscotland.org.uk) to be delivered jointly by the named University and External Partner Organisation (EPO). Read more

Supervisors: Prof G Perona-Wright, Dr S Jenkins

14 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Clinical: Gastroesophageal reflux in respiratory disease: pathogenic role and improved management

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which stomach contents, such as food and acid pass into the gullet/oesophagus causing heartburn. GERD is very common in patients with lung disease, such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cystic fibrosis (CF). Read more

Supervisors: Prof L Houghton, Dr D Peckham

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

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MRes in Clinical Science

University of East Anglia Norwich Medical School

Our MRes Clinical Science is your chance to experience the reality of cutting-edge clinical or biomedical research. You’ll develop a broader, more considered approach to a specific area of medical research, gaining expertise in the intellectual and practical skills of scientific research in the process. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Tyler

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

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Genetics: Investigating the functional effect of novel genes and genetic variants in malignant hyperthermia susceptibility using model systems

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is an inherited condition, where patients exposed to anaesthetic drugs are susceptible to a dramatic hyperthermic and hypermetabolic response that can contribute to a significant proportion of post-operative morbidity and deaths. Read more

Supervisors: Prof P Hopkins, Dr M-A Shaw, Dr C Diggle

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

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Clinical Significance and Diagnostic Accuracy of Special Tests in Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain

University of Worcester Research School

Special tests are typically used to assist in the diagnostic process by implicating specific tissue structures that are either dysfunctional, pathological, or lack structural integrity, confirming the findings from the physical assessment and providing a tentative diagnosis (Magee, 2014). Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Papadopoulos

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

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PhD studentship - Mitochondria and nuclear positioning in skeletal muscle

Newcastle University Translational and Clinical Research Institute

Award Summary. Tuition fees (paid at the home rate) and an annual stipend of £18,622 (2023/2024 rate), with support for research costs. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Vincent

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Immune-dysregulation in chronic inflammatory muco-cutaneous disorders

Aberdeen University School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

This exciting PhD project provides a rare opportunity to discover novel mechanisms of immune-dysregulation in under-researched but clinically important… Read more

Supervisors: Prof K Hijazi, Dr R Abu Eid, Prof D J Blackbourn

18 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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The role of selective and novel biomarkers and their correlation with clinical outcome measures, pre and post-surgical treatment of benign and malignant disorders of the prostate

Maelor Academic Unit of Medical & Surgical Sciences (MAUMSS) PhD Opportunities

The Maelor Academic Unit of Medical & Surgical Sciences (MAUMSS) is a novel initiative by the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB), and is designed to encourage and support research within the Health Board and to promote academic activity, basic science and clinical research across North Wales (UK) and beyond. Read more

Supervisors: Prof SF Hughes, Mr I Shergill

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

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Preventing Prostate Cancer, and Related Metastases

Medical University of Vienna Institute for Pathophysiologie and Allergy

The goal of this project is to elucidate the role of the thyroid hormone pathway for prognosis and therapy response of prostate cancer (PCa). Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Kenner

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Genotypic and phenotypic markers of resistance in Aspergillus fumigatus and their impact on outcomes in chronic pulmonary aspergillosis

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA) is a progressive infection affecting patients with chronic lung disease. It significantly affects quality of life and mortality. Read more

Supervisors: Dr CK Kosmidis, Dr M Bromley, Dr R Richardson, Dr M Bottery, Prof T Hussell

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

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Normative modelling of resting-state EEG across the lifespan for application in the early diagnosis of neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer’s disease

University of Dundee School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law

With a rapidly aging human population worldwide, neurodegenerative diseases represent a pressing medical and societal concern. Given the increase in life expectancy, dementia is expected to affect almost 152 million people by 2050 (Alzheimer’s Disease International, 2018). Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Benwell

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

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Linking multivariable Mendelian randomization with lifecourse epidemiology: developing the methodology and application to a contemporary exemplar

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. Mendelian randomization (MR) uses genetic variants as instrumental variables to estimate the causal effect of an exposure on an outcome, free from bias due to unobserved confounding. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Sanderson, Prof K Tilling, Prof G Davey-Smith

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Skeletal Muscle Organoid Models for Genetic Mitochondrial Disease (ref: SF22/HLS/APP/Johnson)

Northumbria University Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

Genetic mitochondrial diseases are both clinically and genetically heterogeneous. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Johnson

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

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Mendelian Randomisation for mediation analysis with multiple mediators: theory and applications

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. Many of an individual’s traits are observationally associated with their health outcomes. Understanding the relationships between these factors is critical to effective public health intervention. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Sanderson, Dr R Daniel, Dr L Howe

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Harnessing the genetics of DNA methylation to understand context-specific gene regulation in disease

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Project Background. Genome wide association studies (GWAS) have discovered many genetic associations with health outcomes. However, most GWAS signals reside in non-coding regions and it is likely that GWAS variants confer their effects through a regulatory mechanism. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Min, Dr E Hannon, Prof J MIll, Dr GL Leyden

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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We have 33 Pathology (medical research) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Pathology (medical research) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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