Pharmacology (events) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 21 Pharmacology (events) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Adverse Events to Methotrexate in Inflammatory Arthritis: Does Age Matter?

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

A consistent top-5 research priority for both children and adults with inflammatory arthritis is the tailoring of treatments to prevent or lessen adverse events. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Shoop-Worrall, Prof K Hyrich, Dr S Verstappen

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

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Interaction between innate immune activation and endothelial cells, linked to adverse cardiovascular events

University of Liverpool Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology

The complement system is a key component of the immune response. Maintaining a balance between activation and inhibition of the complement system is key to preserving tissue homeostasis and enabling immune surveillance. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Liptrott, Dr R Rainbow, Prof C Dart

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

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ERK5 MAPK signalling in Alzheimer’s disease

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics

Neurodegenerative diseases have devastating effects on individuals’ lives and our society, with no effective treatments available. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Muller, Dr S Kantamneni

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

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Self-funded PhD- Interplay between environmental toxins and cancer predisposition

University of Bristol School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine

Cancer arises in part from intrinsic molecular and cellular alterations. For instance, loss of major DNA damage response genes such as BRCA1/2 has long been known to predispose individuals to multiple cancer types. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Koh

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Preformulation study of RARγ and VDR hybrid compounds

Medical University of Vienna Institute for Pathophysiologie and Allergy

The doctoral candidate (DC) will perform preformulation characterisation and development of formulation prototypes at Trinity College Dublin (TCD), Ireland. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof LT Tajber

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

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Therapeutic potential of neurosteroids in the treatment of anxiety and social avoidance

University of Dundee School of Medicine

Neurosteroids are naturally occurring steroid compounds produced by the brain in response to stressful events. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Martin, Prof J Lambert

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

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Gaining mechanistic insights into Atrial Fibrillation: Bench to bedside approaches

University of Liverpool Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia with symptoms like irregular heart rate, palpitations, shortness of breath, tiredness, and dizziness. Read more

Supervisor: Dr RB Burton

1 July 2024 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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Determine the efficacy of growth hormone receptor antagonism in hepatocellular carcinoma spheroid culture models

University of Auckland Liggins Institute

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is an aggressive and difficult to treat cancer with poor survival rates and limited systemic treatment options for advanced-stage disease. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Wang, Dr J Perry

28 February 2025 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Use of a novel conjugation approach to generate a long-acting growth hormone receptor antagonist

University of Auckland Liggins Institute

Targeting the growth hormone (GH) signalling pathway could be an effective therapeutic approach for certain types of cancer. However, a lack of access to therapeutics that target GH or the GH receptor has hindered preclinical studies in this field. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Wang, Dr J Perry

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

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Cardiac Harmony: Modelling Heart Beats with Stem Cells and Code

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

Despite significant advancements in cardiac research, heart disease remains a leading cause of mortality globally. Unexpected cardiac events can occur even in young, fit individuals engaged in routine activities. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Barrett-Jolley, Dr R Oldershaw

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

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Targeting Ras palmitoylation for the treatment of cancer

University of Dundee School of Medicine

Lay summary. Proteins can be thought of as molecular machines that carry out work within cells. Protein activity can be regulated through the reversible attachment of certain chemical groups to specific amino acids within proteins. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Fraser

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

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