Part of the multimillion eHealth Hub for Cancer Centre of Excellence led by University of Limerick and Queen’s University Belfast, this PhD studentship contributes to developing open source frameworks to enable federated sharing of all-island clinical and genomics cancer data. Cancer is the leading cause of death on the island of Ireland, and half of all citizens on the island of Ireland will experience cancer at some stage in their lifetime. There are substantial existing data and physical resources available in blood cancers, including well established Biobanks both sides of the border. Therefore, blood cancers are an attractive starting point and will be used to develop driver projects building upon existing resources for example the OHDSI Observational Medical Outcomes Partnership Common Data Model. Integrated data resources, including molecular data from clinical trials, will illuminate key clinical questions in Multiple Myeloma (MM) and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL); specifically around treatment resistance and immune dysfunction.
This studentship is part of the North-South eHealth Hub for Cancer and will be primarily based in the Overton group at Queen’s University Belfast. Funding is in place to support mobility for additional training at the University of Limerick and the Royal College of Surgeon’s Ireland.
English Language Requirements
Evidence of an IELTS* score of 6.5, with not less than 5.5 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is required. *Taken within the last 2 years.
International students wishing to apply to Queen's University Belfast (and for whom English is not their first language), must be able to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study or research. Non-EEA nationals must also satisfy UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) immigration requirements for English language for visa purposes.
For more information on English Language requirements for EEA and non-EEA nationals see: www.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs.
If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this degree programme, INTO Queen's University Belfast offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for admission to this degree.
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