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Drivers of malnutrition in women, infants and young children in Peru SSEHS/ER
The global population is experiencing increasing rates of malnutrition with multiple forms (anaemia, stunting, overweight/obesity) coexisting in many populations. Read more
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How does trust impact participation in health promoting activities and how has this changed during and as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic in Nottingham?
Research shows that there is a correlation between trust and health outcomes (Birkhauer, et al. Read more
Better outcomes in motor neuron disease– NIHR funded clinical and non-clinical doctoral studentships
The specialist Sheffield MND Care and Research Centre at the Sheffield Institute of Translational Neuroscience (SITraN), University of Sheffield is leading the drive to develop and implement new technologies to improve the care for patients with motor neuron disease (MND). Read more
Mental health and Mindfulness: Professionals and the Populations they serve
Mental health and Mindfulness. Professionals and the Populations they serve - fully funded PhD Scholarship. University College Dublin (UCD). Read more
Antipsychotic withdrawal – mapping support mechanisms and outcome predictors through lived experiences
Prescribing antipsychotics has increased steadily in England over the last decade. For serious mental health conditions like schizophrenia, they are prescribed with the view of keeping the patient on them indefinitely. Read more
Developing a novel vaccine for Group B Streptococcus
Applications are invited for the Dr Christine King PhD in Biomedical Sciences three-year studentship. The studentship will start on 1st October 2023. Read more
The Impact of Heat Stress on Human Health, Performance, and Function across the Lifecourse
The interaction between climate change, ageing, and sedentary behaviour mean the elderly are a highly vulnerable cohort for heat-related illness. Read more
Deep Learning Retinal Image Analysis for Human Disease Prediction
Research Group:
Intelligent Systems
Medical image analysis is the process of extracting meaningful information from medical images for clinical review and medical intervention. Read more
A clinical study of the impact of seizures and epilepsy surgery on pattern separation memory that combines computational modeling, histopathology, and behavioural analyses.
Our ability to remember ‘where I put my car keys today’ as opposed to ‘where I put them yesterday’ depends on a computational process known as pattern separation. Read more
The cost of highly hazardous pesticide self-poisoning in India
Over 700,000 people die by suicide annually and 80% of these deaths occurring in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Suicide by pesticide ingestion is the second most common means of suicide globally - 10-20% of all suicide deaths are by pesticide self-poisoning. Read more
Tissue-engineering constructs suitable for reconstructive cardiac surgery in patients with congenital heart defect
Congenital heart defects (CHD) are the primary cause of infant deaths in Europe and North America. The primary treatment for CHD is surgery but the major problem with surgery for such defects is the lack of living replacement materials with the capacity of growth and regeneration. Read more
In utero exposure to SARS-CoV-2 and adverse health outcomes amongst infants: enriching and utilizing a national, linked electronic health record resource
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, over 200 million infants have been born worldwide, of which a significant proportion will have been exposed to maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection in utero. Read more
Cost-effectiveness and acceptability of interventions for children on the Edge of Care: mixed methods study
Background. Children’s Social Care Services face severe challenges. Numbers of looked after children (LAC) are increasing as potential foster placements for these children are decreasing. Read more
Development of a care pathway for dislocation after total hip replacement
Background. Hip replacement is a common operation (>100,000 annually in the NHS) performed to relieve pain and improve function, predominantly for osteoarthritis. Read more
Integrated omics approach to psychiatric disorders
Research Group:
Chemistry and Biosciences
In psychiatry, the selection of antipsychotics and antidepressants is led by a trial-and-error approach. The prescribing of these medications is complicated by sub-optimal efficacy and high rates of adverse drug reactions (ADRs). Read more