We have 17 University of Sheffield, School of Medicine and Population Health PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

The facial (VII) cranial nerve controls the muscles of facial expression, supplies taste sensation to parts of the tongue and controls a small muscle connected to the ear drum. Bell’s palsy is the clinical condition in which there is impaired function of the facial nerve, associated with facial muscle weakness. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A McNeill

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

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Unravelling the role of P4HB in skeletal development: towards treatment of heritable bone fragility

University of Sheffield School of Medicine and Population Health

Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) affects 1 in 15-20,000 live births and results in a childhood with frequent fractures, reduced mobility and joint problems. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Balasubramanian

12 January 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Mining data from National genomics Research Library to enable new gene discovery

University of Sheffield School of Medicine and Population Health

Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) is a new genomic testing technology and process which became available through the NHS in April 2022. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Balasubramanian

12 January 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Testing inclusive recruitment methodologies in trials

University of Sheffield School of Medicine and Population Health

We know that certain communities, including those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, older people and ethnic minority groups are underserved by research. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Dawson

8 January 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Exploring Uncharted Territories: Investigating the Impact of Follicular Fluid Extracellular Vesicles on Spermatozoa Function

University of Sheffield School of Medicine and Population Health

The intricate dynamics underlying successful mammalian reproduction continue to captivate scientific inquiry. However, the mechanisms governing the interaction between spermatozoa and the female reproductive tract remain elusive. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Fazeli

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

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How should we offer predictive genetic testing for families with genetic MND?

University of Sheffield School of Medicine and Population Health

Motor Neuron Disease (MND) is a progressive neurological condition causing weakness. In around 20% there is an identifiable genetic cause. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A McNeill

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

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Unravelling neurodevelopmental disease mechanisms of developmental delay: Additional sex combs as a model for ASXL-related disorders in the fly

University of Sheffield School of Medicine and Population Health

Drosophila melanogaster is a fruit fly species that has been used in research for many years and are a successful model due to their superlative genetics, vast array of tools, a simple genome that is easy to alter, and the fact that 75% of human disease genes have a recognisable orthologue within flies. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Balasubramanian, Dr I Evans

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

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Effect of Post-traumatic OA on the morphological and biomechanical properties of the mouse knee joint

University of Sheffield School of Medicine and Population Health

Musculoskeletal diseases have a huge impact in our ageing society, affecting dramatically the disability of patients suffering from them. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Dall'Ara, Prof I Bellantuono

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

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Deconvoluting the spatial multi-omic landscape of high-grade glioma to target post-surgical residual disease

University of Sheffield School of Medicine and Population Health

Background. High-grade gliomas are the most common cancers arising within the brain and contribute to ~190,000 brain tumour related deaths/year globally. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Collis, Dr O Rominiyi, Dr M Dunning

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

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Effect of androgens on preantral follicle development

University of Sheffield School of Medicine and Population Health

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects >5% of women of reproductive age and is the most common cause of menstrual dysfunction and is associated with metabolic abnormalities and increased risk to long-term health. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Fenwick, Dr N Krone

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

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Characterization of the morphological and nanomechanical properties of cortical bone

University of Sheffield School of Medicine and Population Health

Musculoskeletal diseases have a huge impact in our ageing society, affecting dramatically the disability of patients suffering from them. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Dall'Ara, Dr P Bhattacharya

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

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Defining the impact of therapeutic agents for endometrial dysfunction on endometrial-embryo interactions

University of Sheffield School of Medicine and Population Health

Purpose. The aim of this project is to study the impact of pharmacological agents on the development and interaction of the endometrium and early embryo around the time of implantation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Lucas, Dr M Fenwick

11 December 2023 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Avoidant and Restrictive Food Intake Disorders (ARFID) in individuals with Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI)

University of Sheffield School of Medicine and Population Health

Disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI) are chronic gastrointestinal symptoms in the absence of underlying organic disease (e.g. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Aziz

8 December 2023 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI) in the Post-COVID 19 Era

University of Sheffield School of Medicine and Population Health

Disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI) are chronic gastrointestinal symptoms in the absence of underlying organic disease (e.g. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Aziz

8 December 2023 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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We have 17 University of Sheffield, School of Medicine and Population Health PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

University of Sheffield, School of Medicine and Population Health PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 17 University of Sheffield, School of Medicine and Population Health PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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