We have 7 Food Sciences (biological sciences) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Project Overview. We are interested in key features of the protein sequence - structure - function relationship, and how this information can be translated to health. Read more

Supervisor: Prof K A Watson

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Impact of maternal obesity on offspring adipogenesis

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Obesity is the major health crisis of this generation. Thus, research into the mechanistic basis behind obesity is of paramount importance. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Sellayah

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Effect of dietary vitamin B supplementation on brain synaptic activity

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Engineering

Numerous studies have demonstrated the importance of B vitamins (e.g., B6, B12 and folate) for optimal physiological and neurological functioning. Read more

Supervisors: Prof Y Zheng, Prof C Williams

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Precision feeding strategies for finisher pigs

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

The School of Biology invites applications from prospective postgraduate researchers who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2024/25. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A.T. Taylor

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Developing alternative proteins for healthier, more sustainable food products

King’s College London School of Natural & Mathematical Sciences

A 2022 landmark United Nations report, published in collaboration with hundreds of the world's leading climate scientists, warned that time is running out for humanity to limit global warming to +1.5°C, a temperature increase beyond which the world can become inhabitable. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SCV Vladescu, Prof G Carpenter

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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The Role of Nutrition and Exercise in Physical and Cognitive Function (such as sarcopenia and frailty), utilizing clinical, metabolomic, proteomic, and gut microbiota data

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

Physical frailty is a result of hallmarks of aging, where gut microbiome (GM) dysbiosis and dietary pattern play a significant role. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Isanejad

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Structure-function relationships governing polyphenol bioactivity with respect to plasma membranes

University of Reading Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences

This project aims to investigate polyphenol binding to lipid membrane surfaces with a view to understanding how polyphenol structure and aggregation within the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) affects the bioavailability of these nutraceuticals. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R A Frazier, Dr R Green

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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We have 7 Food Sciences (biological sciences) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Food Sciences (biological sciences) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 7 Food Sciences (biological sciences) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Protein engineering enzymes for Industry

Impact of maternal obesity on offspring adipogenesis

Effect of dietary vitamin B supplementation on brain synaptic activity

Precision feeding strategies for finisher pigs

Developing alternative proteins for healthier, more sustainable food products

The Role of Nutrition and Exercise in Physical and Cognitive Function (such as sarcopenia and frailty), utilizing clinical, metabolomic, proteomic, and gut microbiota data

Structure-function relationships governing polyphenol bioactivity with respect to plasma membranes

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