We offer multiple self funded PhD positions in Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism at the Academic Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism (ADEM) based at Allam Diabetes Centre. Applicants are encouraged to have further discussion by emailing Prof T Sathyapalan, Professor of Endocrinology at [Email Address Removed]
ADEM based at Allam Diabetes Centre is a pioneering centre that combines clinical research and education along with clinical care in diabetes, endocrine and metabolic diseases. By promoting world-class research, we aim to enhance our understanding of these diseases and accelerate the search for novel treatment options and cures. Metabolic diseases include common conditions such as obesity, diabetes and various hormonal conditions. With nearly a quarter of all adults and one in five children in the UK currently classed as obese, metabolic diseases such as diabetes are responsible for some of the most pressing public health issues of our time. Around 4.7 million people in the UK are currently living with diabetes. The number of people diagnosed with type 1, type 2 or more rare forms of diabetes has more than doubled between 1998 and 2018, and the NHS spends at least £10 billion per year on the condition. The number of people suffering from obesity is also on the rise. Endocrine (hormonal) conditions, including thyroid disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome and osteoporosis (brittle bone disease), are very common and has a significant detrimental effect on health and quality of life. In partnership with the University of Hull and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Hull York Medical School is at the cutting edge of diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism research - pioneering research to understand better and combat these conditions as well as supporting those living with them. Our clinical and academic researchers, based at state-of-the-art facilities at Allam Diabetes Centre, have research and clinical expertise in diabetes, obesity, cardiometabolic diseases and various hormonal illnesses. We deliver world-class research and innovation mainly in four areas: clinical drugs / devices trials, epidemiological research, lifestyle research and applied research. We specialise in type 1 and 2 diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, polycystic ovary syndrome, metabolic bone health, cardiometabolic disease, and dietetics and nutrition research. Our experts include senior clinical academics, consultant endocrinologists, clinical research fellows, specialist trainees, research nurses, diabetes and endocrinology specialist nurses,
specialist dieticians, laboratory technicians, DXA technicians, administrative and support staff and a research unit manager. We have state of the art, purpose-built research facilities at Allam Diabetes Centre, including body imaging and DXA scanning to measure bone mineral density and body composition, dedicated laboratories, a sports science laboratory, ultrasound and access to a large pool of patients interested in clinical research. We collaborate with experts within the University of Hull, including the Centre for atherothrombosis and metabolism, Biological Sciences, Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences, Hull Health Trials Unit, ICHAHR, Psychology and Social Work. We also have close links with the clinical departments in the NHS and to the industry, in addition to various national and international collaborators.
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