About the Project
Supervisors
Prof Aine McKillop
Prof Finbarr O‘Harte
Project Description
Diabetes represents one of the world's major healthcare problems with 285 million reported cases of diabetes worldwide, a figure projected to increase to 439 million by 2030. Pre-diabetes or glucose intolerance is a major public health challenge in both developed and developing countries. It is a relatively new clinical diagnosis where fasting glucose is often normal. Studies suggest that for each diagnosed case of diabetes, there is one additional undiagnosed case and two additional cases of individuals with abnormal glucose tolerance. Research has shown that with early intervention and lifestyle adjustments, pre-diabetes may be slowed, stopped, and even reversed. Despite considerable numbers with undiagnosed or pre-diabetes, no convenient test exists which identifies individuals in the early stages of diabetes development or predisposed to diabetes. Researchers at Ulster University have been actively researching physiological peptides that are naturally glycated in diabetes and are secreted in a glycated form. Such research has resulted in the development of an optimised, specific and sensitive immunoassay capable of detecting diabetes and pre-diabetes through the quantification of a naturally occurring peptide that is secreted from the pancreatic beta cell, the body’s most exquisite glucose sensor. This project will carry out large scale human clinical studies to establish the effectiveness of a number of metabolic markers as predictive and prognostic markers of diabetes. A science related degree is required.
Informal enquiries to Prof McKillop ([Email Address Removed]) are welcomed
How to apply for this project:
http://www.ulster.ac.uk/research-and-innovation/phdresearch-degrees/how-to-apply
References and additional links
For more information on this project, the supervisory team and graduate studies at Ulster, please visit
http://www.science.ulster.ac.uk/gradschool/biomedical/
Closing date for Applications is 24 February 2017.
How to apply for this project:
http://www.ulster.ac.uk/research-and-innovation/phdresearch-degrees/how-to-apply
Funding Notes
The Department for the Economy (DfE) (formerly called Department for Employment and Learning (DEL))
The University has DfE research studentships available for PhD projects. These pay tuition fees and an annual maintenance award of not less than £14,553 per annum. These awards are open to holders of, or those expected to obtain, first or upper second class honours degrees and cover fees at the home rate and, for applicants with UK residence only, a maintenance allowance. Non-UK residents who hold ordinary EU residence may also apply but, if successful, will receive fees only. Applicants should indicate in the appropriate box on their University application form that they wish to apply for a DfE award. The closing date for receipt of applications will be 24 February 2017. Information on terms and conditions for DfE awards, including eligibility, can be found here: DfE Terms and Conditions for 2016/2017
Vice-Chancellor's Research Scholarships (VCRS)
A number of University funded VCRS will be available for PhD projects at Ulster. These awards are open to applicants who hold or, expect to obtain, a first or upper second class honours degree. They will cover tuition fees and a maintenance award of not less than £14,553 per annum for three years. Applications are invited from UK, European Union and overseas students. Applicants with up to one year’s current or previous registration for PhD at any institution may be considered for an award subject to the applicant providing evidence of good academic progress, formal release from all IP restrictions and ethical approval (if required). Three-year awards may be allocated to such applicants where they are taking-up a new project at Ulster. Applicants should indicate in the appropriate area on their University application form that they wish to apply for a University Studentship/VCRS award. The closing date for receipt of applications will be 24 February 2017. Information on terms and conditions for VCRS awards, including eligibility, can be found here: VCRS Terms and Conditions for 2016/2017
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