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metabolism PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 41 metabolism PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
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How GABA neurones in the DVC control glucose metabolism
The Dorsal Vagal Complex (DVC) of the brain is an important regulator of glucose metabolism and food intake. The Nucleus of the Solitary Tract (NTS) in the DVC senses insulin and triggers a neuronal relay to decrease hepatic glucose production (HPG) in rodents. Read more
Mechanistic computational modelling of human glioblastoma metabolism
Glioblastoma is the most common and the most lethal malignant brain tumor. In vitro cell culture of glioma cells is essential for the discovery and development of novel anticancer treatments. Read more
Defective Branched chain amino acid (BCAA) metabolism links adipose tissue dysfunction and type 2 diabetes
Branched chain amino acids (BCAA; including leucine, isoleucine and valine) are essential amino acid that are metabolized in adipose tissues. Read more
Using molecular approaches to investigate the metabolic regulation of cetacean blubber tissue under different physiological challenges.
Threats to cetacean populations as a result of habitat degradation driven by human activities are of increasing conservation concern. Read more
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Development and application of an in-silico model of liver function in health and disease.
This project aims to build on two previously successful PhD studentships supervised by Prof’s Bogle and Davies that have developed representative models of liver function addressing the metabolism of lipids (short and medium chain fatty acids) and simple sugars (fructose and glucose). Read more
Synergist effects of krill oil and krill protein on muscle mass/function and muscle protein metabolism
The age-related loss of muscle mass and function, sarcopenia, has several deleterious effects, such as a reduction in the quality of life and increased incidence of falls, often leading to hospitalisation. Read more
The role of mitochondrial fission process 1 (Mtfp1) in pancreatic β- cells
Failure of β-cells to secrete enough insulin contributes to the development of type 2 diabetes, which affects 462 million people worldwide. Read more
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Roles for “persister” cells in drug treatment failure in Leishmania
It has become clear in recent years that bacterial pathogens, within their mammalian hosts, can enter a quiescent state where metabolism is partially switched… Read more
Using molecular approaches to investigate the control of the feeding-fasting cycle of baleen whales
Baleen whales are typically migratory species and rely on their fat stores during highly energetically costly breeding and migratory periods. Read more
12 fully funded Ph.D. positions at the Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research
The Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research (CGA) in Germany is a joint venture of the University of Excellence Cluster on Stress Responses in Aging-Associated Diseases (CECAD), the University and University Hospital Cologne, the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing and the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research. Read more
Fully Funded Dunhill Medical Trust Healthy lifespan Institute DTP Studentship: The role of adrenomedullin and its receptors in age-related in organ dysfunction.
This 3.5 year studentship is part of research within the Healthy Lifespan Institute (HELSI) at The University of Sheffield. HELSI is dedicated to the understanding and prevention of multimorbidity (the presence of two or more chronic health conditions that create disability and reduce quality of life). Read more
Fully funded PhD position in neural mechanisms of gut-brain communication
Fully funded PhD position in neural mechanisms of gut-brain communication. Dr. Yu Fu’s lab, Division of Neurometabolism in Health and Diseases. Read more
Hydrolytic enzymes driving colorectal cancer development
We are seeking a high performing undergraduate or Master's student who has a strong desire to undertake a PhD in Dr Rachael Barry’s Research group at Imperial College London. Read more
PhD call 2022 in Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Udine
The PhD programme in. Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences. announces the opening of the 38th cycle of the call for 8 fellowships starting on 1 November 2022. Read more