Endocrinology PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 24 Endocrinology PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Antisense technologies as potential treatments for Cushing’s disease

University of Sheffield School of Medicine and Population Health

Cushing’s disease is a devastating condition caused by a pituitary corticotroph tumour that over-expresses the proopiomelanocortin gene (POMC) and secretes high levels of ACTH. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E H Kemp

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

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Protecting Mum: how hormones act on neural circuitry to regulate postpartum mood and behaviour

University of Otago Department of Physiology

Mammals give birth to dependent offspring and significant parental involvement is required to ensure offspring survive. During pregnancy and in the early postpartum period, hormones act on neural circuitry to bring about key changes in a mother's mood and behaviour. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Brown

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

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What is the relevance of hormones made in the brain?

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

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Supervisors: Dr N Vasudevan, Prof P G Knight

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

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How do hormones regulate memory?

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Deficiencies of thyroid hormone are common throughout the globe. Adult-onset hypothyroidism is prevalent in around 8-10% of the population and is associated with reproductive disorders, anxiety, depression and impairment of memory. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Vasudevan, Prof P G Knight

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

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Metabolic programming: Role of micronutrient (B12) deficiency and associated epigenetic marks

Nottingham Trent University School of Science & Technology

The global epidemic of childhood obesity is a major public health issue. Although current adverse lifestyle (nutrition and physical inactivity) contributes to obesity, a growing body of evidence links early life nutritional adversity to the development of obesity and metabolic disorders in children. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Antonysunil

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

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Multi-organ signalling and diseases. How maintaining skeletal muscle mass impacts the development of liver diseases

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Skeletal muscle has a number of roles in the human body beyond locomotion. It has a vital role in controlling the metabolic activity the organism. Read more

Supervisor: Prof K Patel

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

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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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How do prenatal steroids elevate autism likelihood?

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

The causes of autism remain unknown. Some literature has showed a link between higher levels of steroid hormones such as testosterone in the womb and autism in children, particularly males. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Vasudevan, Prof C Williams, Prof B Chakrabarti

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

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Impact of maternal obesity on offspring adipogenesis

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Obesity is the major health crisis of this generation. Thus, research into the mechanistic basis behind obesity is of paramount importance. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Sellayah

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

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We have 24 Endocrinology PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Endocrinology PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 24 Endocrinology PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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