Pathology (cardiovascular disease) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

We have 6 Pathology (cardiovascular disease) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

Examining the mechanisms that cause cardiovascular disease by studying the heart or adipose tissue

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Heart failure has a serious impact on our society and once diagnosed has a poor survival rate. In the United Kingdom, there are about 1.5 million people living with the after-effects of a heart attack. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Boateng

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

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NIHR Leeds BRC: Force sensing mechanisms of haemostasis in heart failure and diabetes

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

Since the original identification of the role of PIEZO1 in vascular integrity and endothelial cell biology by our group in Leeds in 2014, there have been many publications on the role of PIEZO1 in endothelial function and its role in processes such as atherosclerosis, hypertension, cell-cell junctions, vascular permeability and leukocyte diapedesis. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Ariens, Prof D J Beech, Dr E Levelt

26 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK 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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Understanding the molecular mechanisms of thrombosis and haemostasis

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview: . The risk of heart attack or stroke is elevated in obesity and in people with metabolic disorders such as diabetes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C.E. Hughes, Prof J M Gibbins

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

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Identifying causal risk factors and outcomes of atopic dermatitis

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. Several traits such as cardiovascular disease[1] and mental health disorders[2] have been reported to be observationally associated with atopic dermatitis (AD). Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Budu-Aggrey, Dr L Paternoster

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

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The regulation of platelet function - towards new strategies to prevent thrombosis

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Platelets perform a pivotal role in the regulation of haemostasis, a physiological response to injury that prevents excessive bleeding. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J M Gibbins

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

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We have 6 Pathology (cardiovascular disease) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

Pathology (cardiovascular disease) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

We have 6 Pathology (cardiovascular disease) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

Examining the mechanisms that cause cardiovascular disease by studying the heart or adipose tissue

NIHR Leeds BRC: Force sensing mechanisms of haemostasis in heart failure and diabetes

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

Understanding the molecular mechanisms of thrombosis and haemostasis

Identifying causal risk factors and outcomes of atopic dermatitis

The regulation of platelet function - towards new strategies to prevent thrombosis

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