Physiology (community) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 34 Physiology (community) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Care-home and Community Residents Engage in Exercise Digitally (CCREED): Exploring and comparing the effectiveness of online physical activity for falls prevention and loneliness for older adults based in care homes versus the community.

University of Stirling Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport

An exciting opportunity for a full-time PhD period of study is available in the Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, University of Stirling. Read more

Supervisors: Prof AC Whittaker, Dr J Connelly

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

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EPSRC DTP studentship in The Neuromechanics of Human Balance and Walking

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Healthcare Sciences

EPSRC DTP studentship - 3.5 years full time starting 1st October 2024. Project summary. The School of Healthcare Sciences at Cardiff University are delighted to offer a fully funded EPSRC studentship starting in October 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Davies, Dr C Holt, Dr DW Williams

19 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Understanding sleep disturbance in clients seeking treatment for alcohol use disorder

Monash University Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a leading cause of injury and chronic disease and mortality in Australia, and the leading cause of disability or death for those aged 15-49, the most economically productive sector of society. Read more

Supervisors: Prof DL Lubman AM, Prof VM Manning, Assoc Prof SA Arunogiri, Dr RO Ogeil

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

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Understanding the cardiotoxic effects of anti-cancer therapies; a multidisciplinary approach

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

There are >18 million new cancer patients worldwide every year, of which >2 million are women with breast cancer. Read more

Supervisors: Prof P R Dash, Prof W Holderbaum, Prof S Nasuto, Prof N Derakhshan

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

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Normative modelling of resting-state EEG across the lifespan for application in the early diagnosis of neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer’s disease

University of Dundee School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law

With a rapidly aging human population worldwide, neurodegenerative diseases represent a pressing medical and societal concern. Given the increase in life expectancy, dementia is expected to affect almost 152 million people by 2050 (Alzheimer’s Disease International, 2018). Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Benwell

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

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Leeds Beckett University - Carnegie School of Sport

Leeds Beckett University Carnegie School of Sport

RESEARCH THAT DRIVES CHANGE. The Carnegie School of Sport at Leeds Beckett University is purposefully committed to fostering collaboration and effecting positive change. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only Social Sciences Research Programme

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Machine learning to predict blood function – towards better haematology analysis

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Engineering

Blood represents a complex mixture of blood cells, plasma proteins, hormones, lipids, salts and water. Blood is good indicator of health, and clinically, blood samples are taken frequently to monitor health, risk of disease or success of treatments. Read more

Supervisors: Prof W Holderbaum, Prof J M Gibbins

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

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Toxic effects of breast cancer treatment on the heart: using artificial intelligence to predict the potential for heart failure

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. . Breast cancer is the most common cancer worldwide with ~15% of cases caused by a single gene, HER2. These women are treated with an antibody therapy (e.g. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Clerk, Prof W Holderbaum, Prof S Nasuto

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

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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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Effect of dietary vitamin B supplementation on brain synaptic activity

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Engineering

Numerous studies have demonstrated the importance of B vitamins (e.g., B6, B12 and folate) for optimal physiological and neurological functioning. Read more

Supervisors: Prof Y Zheng, Prof C Williams

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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The impact of digital decarbonisation on physical and mental health: what role does stress-associated climate change play? (REF: SSEHS/NPVC)

Loughborough University School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

Psychological stress exposure is a risk factor for a range of long-term health conditions. A prominent, real-world and ongoing stressor is climate change, which can impact our physical and mental health and yet remains largely unexplored. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Paine, Dr R Higginson, Prof L Jackson, Prof I Hodgkinson

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

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Developing clinical guidelines and interventions to improving primary healthcare for patients with non-communicable diseases during severe flooding in India

University of Birmingham Institute of Applied Health Research

Applications are invited for a 3.5-year fully-funded PhD Studentship. Severe floods are an increasing annual problem in parts of India and South Asia, worsened by global warming. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Manaseki-Holland

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

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Qualitative studies for improving primary healthcare for patients with non-communicable diseases during severe flooding in India

University of Birmingham Institute of Applied Health Research

Applications are invited for a 3.5-year fully-funded PhD Studentship. Severe floods are an increasing annual problem in parts of India and South Asia, worsened by global warming. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Manaseki-Holland, Prof S M Greenfield

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

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We have 34 Physiology (community) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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