Epidemiology (self) PhD Research Projects for Self-funded Students

We have 34 Epidemiology (self) PhD Research Projects for Self-funded Students

Identifying causal pathways to disease using DNA methylation derived scores.

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. DNA methylation is an epigenetic biomarker that has been shown to reflect lifestyle and biological factors (smoking, alcohol use, chronological age). Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Min, Prof C Relton, Prof J MIll, Dr E Hannon, Dr G Hemani, Prof T Gaunt, Dr B Heijmans, Dr J Bell

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

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Self-funded PhD- Exploring changes in well-being across key life transitions

University of Bristol School of Psychological Science

About the Project. We conduct research on the causes and consequences of positive well-being across the life course. Positive well-being includes feelings of happiness, satisfaction with one’s life, and having meaning and purpose. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C Haworth

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Self-funded MSc R- Exploring changes in well-being across key life transitions

University of Bristol School of Psychological Science

We conduct research on the causes and consequences of positive well-being across the life course. Positive well-being includes feelings of happiness, satisfaction with one’s life, and having meaning and purpose. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C Haworth

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Defining long term outcomes in patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

University of Birmingham Institute of Inflammation and Ageing

We are seeking talented, motivated students with a passion for research in systemic autoimmunity to join the Lupus Research Group led by Dr John Reynolds (https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/inflammation-ageing/reynolds-john.aspx). Read more

Supervisor: Dr J R Reynolds

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PhD Studentship: Safer Scoring: Application of mixed methods evaluation to understand ward strain

University College London Division of Surgery & Interventional Science

We seek an outstanding early career researcher or clinician to be appointed to a 3-year PhD studentship to collaborate on a series of projects using mixed methods to explore aspects of patient safety related to effective management of acute deterioration (acute illness) across whole wards/departments, hospitals and patient pathways. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C Vindrola, Dr D Smith, Dr J Welch, Dr K Kohler

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Integration of transactional and Ecological Momentary Assessment data for cancer risk factor prediction

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. Shopping history records, collected via purchases tracked on loyalty cards, can provide a new perspective on lifestyle choices and behaviours and how these relate to health outcomes such as cancer. Read more

Supervisors: Dr AS Skatova, Dr A Skinner, Prof T Gaunt, Prof R Martin

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Remote patient monitoring using wearable devices and AI

University of Sheffield Department of Computer Science

Artificial intelligence (AI) has permeated various aspects of modern life, significantly influencing the healthcare sector. Fuelled by this momentum, remote patient monitoring facilitated by mobile sensing technology is on the way to changing how patients are monitored and treated. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Sun

19 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Developing AI-driven Survey Technology for Collecting Patient-Reported Outcome Measures

University of Surrey School of Health Sciences

High-quality clinical care and research relies on patients sharing their feelings, experiences, and symptoms. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Jin, Dr J Harris, Prof E Ream

1 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Sub-Continent Religious Traditions, Disability (Non-normative Bodies)

University of Dundee School of Education and Social Work

Miles (2013) estimates that at least half of all the world’s disabled people live Asia. Read more

Supervisor: Prof F.K. Campbell

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

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Improving understanding of patient involvement in improving the safety of their own care worldwide and in the English NHS

University of Birmingham Institute of Applied Health Research

Background to the project. The Midlands Patient Safety Research Collaboration (PSRC) has been funded by the NIHR for 5 years to improve patient safety in acute and maternal care, and is seeking to recruit a PhD student. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Turner, Dr J Aunger

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Making Sport Safer: Investigating Protective Metamaterials in Helmets to Prevent Brain Injury

Sheffield Hallam University Materials and Engineering Research Institute

The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SU Urquhart, Dr EC Carter, Prof RS Saatchi

10 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Developing a national alcohol risk index: preventing future alcohol-related harms

Monash University Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Alcohol consumption is the fifth highest contributor to burden of disease in Australia and a major avoidable risk factor for disease and injury. Read more

Supervisors: Dr RO Ogeil, Dr BR Rowland

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An investigation of the causal relationship and genetic overlap between sleep traits and physical and mental health using Mendelian randomization

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. Sleep has long been known to play a role in physical and mental wellbeing and sleep disruption has been observed to co-occur with a number of health conditions including. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Lewis, Dr MR Renteria, Dr HJ Jones

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Using interpersonal touch as a means to improve carer and patient relationship

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Psychology and Sport Science

Research Group: Centre for Societies and Groups

Research Group. Centre for Societies and Groups. Proposed supervisory team. Dr Cathrine Jansson-Boyd. Dr Debora Antoniotti de Vasconcelos e Sa. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Jansson-Boyd, Dr D Antoniotti de Vasconcelos e Sa, Dr J Aspell

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