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Nutrition PhD Research Projects
We have 19 Nutrition PhD Research Projects
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Effects of lifestyle factors on eating behavior and control of eating
Unhealthy dietary choice is one of the major causes of obesity, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and Type 2 diabetes (T2D). Despite evidence suggesting that a healthy diet reduces the risk of obesity, CVD and T2D, the impulse to consume highly palatable foods is difficult to be inhibited. Read more
Exploring the role of the microbiome, gut barrier dysfunction, host genetics, and metabolic interactions in the development of colorectal cancer
Background. Accumulating research suggests that a disturbance in the gut microbiome can influence development of colorectal neoplasia from early lesions to tumours (1). Read more
Promoting public health guidelines around infant nutrition to young mothers
Applications are invited for a fully-funded three year PhD to commence in October 2023. The PhD will be based in the Faculty of Science and Health, and will be supervised by. Read more
Gut microbiome-derived metabolites and their protective effect on metabolic health and immunity SSEHS/LH
This project aims to assess the impact of gut bacteria-mediated metabolites as postbiotic supplements to improve metabolic function and systemic immunity. Read more
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Psychology: ESRC Wales Doctoral Training Partnership - Collaborative Studentship 2023: Optimising sustainable diets to support healthy brain aging
Begin your postgraduate research journey at Swansea University. 86% of our research quality is ‘world- leading and internationally excellent’. Read more
Testing the efficacy and mechanisms of the 'gravitostat' as a tool to support long-term weight loss in people with obesity SSEHS/JAK/2
Obesity is disease that adversely affects the physical and mental health of many people in low- and high-income nations. Whilst progress has been made regarding lifestyle approaches supporting weight loss, weight regain remains a key clinical challenge. Read more
Investigating the effects of milk lipid bioactives in cardiometabolic and cognitive health SSEHS/OM/EO
Cardiometabolic diseases are a major global public health burden, with diet recognised as a key modulator of risk. Read more
PhD student (m/f/d) in Nutrition, Microbiology and Immunology
In this PhD project (P18), we study the role of sulfate-reducing bacteria in the pathogenesis of inflammation-associated cancer. Incidence rates of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) have increased substantially and IBD patients have a significantly elevated risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC). Read more
PhD student (m/f/d) in Nutrition, Microbiology and Immunology
This position is advertised within the CRC 1371 and is located at the Technical University of Munich (Prof. Haller, Chair of Nutrition and Immunology;. Read more
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PhD in Chemistry - Exploring emerging technologies to aid food authenticity identification of imported and novel foods
Overview. Food safety and authenticity are particularly pertinent for UK food regulators given Brexit impacts, free trade deals, and dietary changes towards novel food stuffs. Read more
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PhD Studentship in Biology - Green waste to food grade protein: case study for the use of Rubisco in food production
Overview. Using plant derived proteins to substitute meat is among the most promising and popular solutions to reduce environmental footprint of food industry and contribute to healthier diets. Read more
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Understanding the potential role of biofortified (nutrient enhanced) crops for improving UK diets
Micronutrient deficiencies are highly prevalent in UK populations and are associated with the dual burden of malnutrition. Food-based health inequalities have been exacerbated through prolonged austerity and the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more
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PhD Studentship in Biology - Cultivated meat: safety and quality characterisation during production scale up
Overview. Recent advances in cell culture engineering mean that cultivated meat is increasingly viewed as promising to revolutionise the food industry. Read more
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Children and young people’s energy drink consumption and the impact on their health behaviours and oral health
We are pleased to invite UK, EU and international applications for a fully-funded PhD studentship in. Children and young people’s energy drink consumption and the impact on their health behaviours and oral health. Read more
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The health behaviours of pregnant women in Northern Ireland and the impact on these of health service contact during the first pregnancy
Research Group:
Medicine
During pregnancy, health professionals have the opportunity to convey public health messages regarding healthy pregnancy and its benefits for both mother and child. Read more
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