Physiology (medical imaging) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

We have 13 Physiology (medical imaging) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

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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Genetics: Investigating the functional effect of novel genes and genetic variants in malignant hyperthermia susceptibility using model systems

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is an inherited condition, where patients exposed to anaesthetic drugs are susceptible to a dramatic hyperthermic and hypermetabolic response that can contribute to a significant proportion of post-operative morbidity and deaths. Read more

Supervisors: Prof P Hopkins, Dr M-A Shaw, Dr C Diggle

Open Day(s) Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Exploring the role of habitual physical activity in driving physiological ageing

University of Nottingham School of Life Sciences

PhD Description. Robust evidence regarding the biological mechanisms responsible for the health benefits of physical activity, and the detrimental impacts of inactivity is lacking. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Greenhaff

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

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Targeting the sweet tooth to curb population-wide sugar intake

University of Nottingham School of Medicine

Excess intake of dietary sugars are a major contributor to obesity, and type 2 diabetes and 82% of people state that taste is the major determinant of what they buy and eat. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Aldiss

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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PhD studentship - Mitochondria and nuclear positioning in skeletal muscle

Newcastle University Translational and Clinical Research Institute

Award Summary. Tuition fees (paid at the home rate) and an annual stipend of £18,622 (2023/2024 rate), with support for research costs. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Vincent

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Using microRNA inhibitors to boost GABAergic inhibition as a genetic therapy for epilepsy

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disease characterised by recurrent spontaneous seizures and cognitive co-morbidities. Current small molecule approaches to treating epilepsy are ineffective in a significant portion of cases, and are associated with substantial adverse effects. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G. Morris, Dr R Wykes, Prof R Baines

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

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Disease modelling to understand long-term progression and treatment response in Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust GOSH BRC Applied Child Health Informatics Theme (Non-Clinical) PhD Studentships

This project addresses the urgent medical need to collect and analyse big data sources. on the natural history disease progression of children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Baranello, Dr D Ridout

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Using pre-clinical models of disease to define new targets to slow joint degeneration in osteoarthritis

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

The main overall aim of this project is to understand mechanisms of joint degeneration during osteoarthritis progression in order to define new targets for therapy. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Poulet

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

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Investigating the role of Aquaporins in age related diseases

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

Physical frailty, with its associated immobility and disability, is a major factor limiting independence among older people. A key contributor to frailty is a decline in muscle mass and strength (sarcopenia) and the burden of sarcopenia is substantial, with a cost to the NHS of ~£2.5bn/pa. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Staunton

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

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Control of bone shape and function by the extracellular matrix Fibrillin-1

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

Bones are tightly regulated structures that remodel their structure to adapt to changes in their mechanical environment. With ageing, this mechanical response is often dampened, leading to bone loss and weakness. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Poulet

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Exploring tyrosine metabolism as a source of oxidative stress

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

We are seeking a motivated researcher to work on a pioneering project investigating the role of oxidative stress associated with tyrosine metabolism. Read more

Supervisors: Dr BN Norman, Dr JH Hughes, Prof L Ranganath

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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The effect of low protein diet on the development of the neuromuscular system

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

Age-related sarcopenia is characterised by reduction in the number of myofibres and motor neurons and an additional weakening of the remaining fibres, causing reduction in muscle mass and function. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Vasilaki

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We have 13 Physiology (medical imaging) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

Physiology (medical imaging) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

We have 13 Physiology (medical imaging) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

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