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obesity and diabetes PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

We have 24 obesity and diabetes PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

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Biological rhythms and the dopamine system in cognitive dysfunction

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences
  Research Group: Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
Psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia are associated with metabolic syndrome, obesity and diabetes. Schizophrenia affects 1.1% of the population and although not the most common psychiatric condition it is arguably the most severe and debilitating. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S McLean, Dr G Helfer
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Using genetics to understand the complex relationships between type 2 diabetes and depression in diverse global settings Ref: 5096

University of Exeter GW4
Supervisors. Dr Jess Tyrrell, University of Exeter. Prof Inês Barroso, University of Exeter. Dr Renu Bala, University of Exeter. Location. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Tyrrell
 20 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD candidate - Origin of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders in Childhood (f/m/x)

Helmholtz Zentrum Munich Helmholtz Institute for Metabolic, Obesity and Vascular Research (HI-MAG)
We are Helmholtz Munich. In a rapidly changing world, we discover breakthrough solutions for better health. Our research is focused within the areas of metabolic health/diabetes, environmental health, molecular targets and therapies, cell programming and repair, bioengineering, and computational health. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Körner
 22 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Using nutrigenetic, nutrigenomic and machine learning approaches to investigate the risk of cardiometabolic disease-related traits in ethnically diverse populations.

University of Reading Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences
This PhD project represents an exciting opportunity to develop and conduct research at the forefront of nutritional and genetic epidemiology, contributing to the prediction, prevention, and better understanding of the development of non-communicable diseases such as obesity and diabetes, using datasets from multiple ethnic groups. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Karani
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Investigating Platelet and Megakaryocyte Signalling Using Advanced Microscopy Techniques

University of Reading School of Pharmacy
Investigating Platelet and Megakaryocyte Signalling Using Advanced Microscopy Techniques. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Bye, Dr F Tamagnini
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Trusted AI for Diabetes personalised self-management systems

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
Diabetes mellitus is a common cause of morbidity and mortality across the globe. Type 2 diabetes continues to rise in prevalence annually; from 1980 to 2004, Type 2 quadrupled in both prevalence and incidence [1]. This will be exacerbated further by the increase in obesity. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr N Philip
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Synthesizing evidence on different outcome scales: development of mapping methods for analysing childhood obesity data

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School
Obesity in childhood is a central theme in life course epidemiology. As well as middle-age mortality, childhood obesity is associated with type 2 diabetes and heart disease in adulthood [1]. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J Higgins, Dr AD Davies
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Effect of obesity on bone strength and implication on the risk of hip fracture

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering
There is a clear and unmet need to address the diagnosis of hip fracture risk associated with osteoporosis. Whereas low weight is a well-documented risk factor for future bone fractures, a high body weight seems to protect against hip fracture. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr X Li
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PhD Position in Systems Neuroscience (f/m/x)

Helmholtz Zentrum Munich Institute for Metabolic, Obesity and Vascular Research
Our mission as research center. Discover personalized medical solutions for environmentally triggered diseases to promote a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr AJ Jais
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Evaluating the risk of biguanides and statins on cancer incidence and mortality rates: a mixed methods study combining pharmacoepidemiological and experimental approaches

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
In the UK, every two minutes someone is diagnosed with cancer and every four minutes someone dies from it– leading to more than 360,000 new cases and 160,000 deaths annually1. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Latif
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Exploring cardio-renal-metabolic interactions in patients with heart failure

University of Dundee School of Medicine
Recent years have highlighted the connections and shared pathophysiology between heart failure, renal impairment, diabetes and obesity, particularly with the evidence of benefit in all of these areas with SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP1-receptor agonists. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr I Mordi
 30 June 2024  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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NIHR Leeds BRC: Targeting systemic inflammation to treat joint pain

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the commonest arthritis and affects >530 million people globally; prevalent cases increased 113% since 1990. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof P Conaghan, Dr S Kingsbury
 26 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Impacts of oranges on nutritional and health biomarkers (Ref: RDFC24/HLS/APP/ZEVALLOS)

Northumbria University Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
Fruits are a rich source of nutritional compounds including fibre, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytochemicals. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Zevallos
 24 April 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Identifying cognitive and biochemical changes underlying lifestyle risk factors for dementia

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences
  Research Group: Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
Dementia describes a group of age-associated conditions of which cognitive decline is a major feature. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia and is characterised by the onset of a gradual cognitive decline. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S McLean, Dr R Williamson
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Neuronal control of appetite: investigating the role of the extracellular matrix in controlling neuronal activity in the hypothalamus

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences
  Research Group: Chemistry and Biosciences
Appetite regulation is complex, and its dysregulation has serious implications for health, being observed in multiple conditions e.g., obesity, anorexia, and type 2 diabetes. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr SM Dickens, Dr G Helfer
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