Neurology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in the UK

We have 76 Neurology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in the UK

MSc by Research: Regulation of microglial phenotypes by adenosine and in contribution to ageing in the brain

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Microglia are the major innate immune cells in the central nervous system and are required for the response to invading pathogens, removal of damaged or… Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Arthur, Dr A Lloyd

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Using microRNA inhibitors to boost GABAergic inhibition as a genetic therapy for epilepsy

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disease characterised by recurrent spontaneous seizures and cognitive co-morbidities. Current small molecule approaches to treating epilepsy are ineffective in a significant portion of cases, and are associated with substantial adverse effects. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G. Morris, Dr R Wykes, Prof R Baines

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The role of MicroRNAs in neurodegenerative diseases

University of Birmingham Institute of Inflammation and Ageing

We are seeking talented, motivated students with a passion for research in Neuroscience and Neurotrauma to join the team led by Dr Valentina Di Pietro (Dr Valentina Di Pietro - Institute of Inflammation and Ageing - University of Birmingham). Read more

Supervisor: Dr V P Di Pietro

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Finding the cause of familial facial (Bell’s) palsy

University of Sheffield School of Medicine and Population Health

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

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Exploring the molecular mechanisms of skin aging process and understanding the relationship between skin aging and systemic aging

University of Nottingham School of Pharmacy

Applicants are invited for fully funded 3 years full time PhD studentships, starting from 1st February 2023, or 1st April 2023, or 1st October 2023 at latest, based in the School of Pharmacy, The University of Nottingham. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Zhu

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Cell-biological mechanisms mediating primary cilium mediated interpretation of Shh signalling during vertebrate neuronal differentiation

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Newborn neurons undergo extensive morphological changes as they polarise to extend axons. In the developing spinal cord, newborn neurons extend axons towards their targets in response to cues from the surrounding tissues. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Das, Dr S Herbert

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The circadian clock as a regulator of information processing

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Endogenous biological clocks are a ubiquitous feature of living organisms, driving rhythms in countless cellular and physiological functions, and influencing almost all biological processes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Allen, Prof R Lucas

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How does parental education increase risk to ADHD in the offspring?

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a chronic neurodevelopmental condition, characterised by persistent difficulties in the areas of attention span/impulse control. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Stergiakouli, Dr L Howe, Dr AH Havdhal

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Investigating causal effects of neurodevelopmental and mental health problems in childhood on adult physical health

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. Neurodevelopmental and mental health problems in childhood have been linked to adverse physical health outcomes in both childhood and adult life. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Stergiakouli, Dr L Howe, Dr RB Blakey, Ms CD Dardani

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Prenatal and pre-conception effects on neurodevelopmental disorders.

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. There is growing concern that paternal exposures before conception have been greatly neglected. Studying how these impact on future generations’ health could open new avenues for prevention-prospective fathers are not generally advised to change their behaviour. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Zuccolo, Dr G Sharp, Dr D Caramaschi, Prof A Thapar

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Understanding psychiatric outcomes in children born with cleft lip and/or palate using genetics

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. Cleft of the lip and/or palate is a common birth defect worldwide and occurs at a rate of one in 650 live births in the UK. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Stergiakouli, Dr S Lewis, Prof M J Owen, Dr M van den Bree

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Chromatin remodelling complexes in human brain development

King’s College London Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine

Chromatin regulators are a group of proteins that control the way the rest of the genome is opened up and “read” by the cellular machinery, with fundamental roles in development and disease. Read more

Supervisors: Dr CD Dias, Dr JA Atherton

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Communication and co-speech gestures in Parkinson’s disease

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative condition affecting around 1 in 500 people, with significant impact on movements and quality of life. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Poliakoff, Dr P Conroy

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Full exploitation of amyloid PET-MR data for dementia research

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Simultaneous PET-MR data acquisition using amyloid radiotracers has utility for future clinical studies such as the development of novel therapeutic interventions for dementia. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Asselin, Dr J Matthews, Dr L Parkes

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The use of Drosophila melanogaster to identify novel therapeutic agents for Alzheimer’s disease

University of Nottingham School of Life Sciences

Since 2003, our understanding of the causes of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) have improved considerably, however, in that time only one new drug treatment has been approved. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Georgiou, Dr Z Zhu

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We have 76 Neurology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in the UK

Neurology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in the UK

We have 76 Neurology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in the UK

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