Prof N E Dale
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About the Project
Fully funded studentship available for entry in October 2018
University of Warwick l Supervisors: Prof. Nicholas Dale (University of Warwick) and Professor Chris Imray (UHCW) and Dr Everard Mascarenhas (Sarissa Biomedical Ltd)
New prognostic and diagnostic tools to assess and monitor traumatic brain injury
Project summary
Over 1.4 million patients attend hospital suffering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) annually, and UHCW is one of the busiest trauma centres in the UK. Risk scores are often used as a way of predicting a patient’s chances of survival after injury. This is important information for clinicians, patients and family in the immediate setting. However, for patients who survive, there is a need for a score that predicts a patient’s recovery, and how much rehabilitation and support they might need after discharge.
This project has been designed to look at novel specific measures of brain metabolism, damage and recovery to develop a new recovery prediction model following TBI. The collaboration between UHCW and Sarissa will provide a unique opportunity to validate and research the applicability of cutting-edge markers of brain injury, ultimately leading to information to improve patient care, and help clinicians care for patients with TBI.
This Industrial Collaborative Awards in Science and Engineering (iCASE) studentship is offered by the MRC Funded Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) in Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research. The successful candidate will be part of the DTP community throughout the four years of study.
Students will be supervised jointly by a Warwick Principal Investigator and an industry partner, and will undertake a minimum of three months’ placement with the industry partner.
Studentship and Entry Requirements
Studentships covering full fees, consumables and annual stipend of £17,300 are available. See warwick.ac.uk/mrcdtp for full information.
Entry Requirements
A strong first degree (2i or above) or international equivalent in the Physical Sciences or Life Sciences plus A Level Maths or equivalent.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining our dynamic DTP community please apply at warwick.ac.uk/mrcdtp/icase by 4th March 2018.
Interviews will take place on 11th and 13th April 2018.
Funding Notes
Funded studentship available for entry in October 2018 (eligibility criteria apply). See https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/med/study/mrcdtp/apply/ for funding eligibility criteria.