Other PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Nottingham

Supervisors: Dr F Whelan, Dr K Hardie

Typical studies of the human microbiome identify dysbiosis by sampling from healthy individuals, comparing them to individuals with a particular disease state, and reporting changes in the presence and/or abundance of bacterial species. Read more

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

University of Nottingham School of Medicine, Division of Clinical Neuroscience

Measuring differences in neural inhibition in people with Tinnitus

About the project. Applications are invited for a 3-year fully funded PhD studentship to study the brain-based causes of tinnitus (the perception of an illusory sound). Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Sollini, Dr D Hoare, Dr M Sereda

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

University of Nottingham School of Biosciences

High Impact sulphur flavour compounds in hop products

An exciting opportunity has arisen to study for a PhD alongside our commercial partner, Totally Natural Solutions Limited (TNS), to develop novel, clean label and sustainable flavourings for use in brewing and other industries. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Cook, Dr J Yorke, Prof I Fisk, Prof R Marriott

17 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

University of Nottingham School of Biosciences

Developmental consequences of heat stress during early mammalian embryogenesis

Epidemiological evidence in humans indicates that acute heat exposure around the time of mating results in pregnancy loss, with potential long-term consequences for offspring health and wellbeing; although these latter adverse effects are poorly understood. Read more

Supervisors: Prof K D Sinclair, Dr R Alberio, Prof D Gardner

10 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

A new approach to CRISPR-Cas adaptation and the discovery of host accessory-proteins

Supervisors: Prof R Chalmers, Prof U Vinkemeier

Bacteria provide many health benefits and eco-environmental services. Although physically simple, they have a sophisticated immune system, CRISPR-Cas. Read more

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Exosome biogenesis and organelle trafficking in neurodegeneration.

Supervisors: Dr A Hume, Dr DS Scott, Dr F Dajas-Bailador

Scientific summary. Intracellular transport pathways are fundamental for cell structure and function. Due to their longevity, complex morphology (long axonal and dendritic extensions) and requirement to maintain synaptic transmission, neurons are heavily dependent upon intracellular transport. Read more

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

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Exploring the multi-organ benefits of Rapamune in relation to ageing physiology

Supervisor: Prof P Atherton

PhD Description. Drug repurposing is an emerging avenue of research in the field of Geroscience; a field whose stated aim is to “accelerate research into the basic mechanisms driving ageing which could lead to improved clinical interventions”. Read more

22 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

University of Nottingham School of Medicine

The Importance of Muscle Stem Cells: Implications for Muscle Repair in Inflammation and Trauma

Skeletal muscle possesses a remarkable capacity for adaptation and repair, processes essential in the maintenance of skeletal muscle health. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Joanisse, Prof P Greenhaff, Dr JM Mallinson, Dr C Deane

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

University of Nottingham School of Medicine

Pectin supplementation to reduce gut and systemic inflammation and improve liver, muscle and gastrointestinal outcomes

A quarter of the world's population has metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, (which used to be known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease). Read more

Supervisors: Prof G Aithal, Dr J Grove, Dr KR Rollins, Prof AMV Valdes

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

University of Nottingham School of Medicine

Pain increases disability; disability increases pain: Understanding the vicious cycle.

Arthritis affects 10 million people in the UK, and is on the rise. Many do not respond adequately to treatment. Pain is the main symptom, a leading cause of disability and worsens the risk of developing other health issues. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SS Smith, Dr M Piasecki, Assoc Prof FM Moffatt

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Structure and function of enzyme complexes involved in post-transcriptional gene regulation

Supervisor: Dr G S Winkler

Many proteins in human cells function as part of high molecular weight multi-subunit assemblies. The structure and function of such large molecular machines is often difficult to characterise due to their complexity, low abundance and structural dynamics. Read more

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

Role of BTG1 and BTG2 in acute lymphocytic leukaemia and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

Supervisor: Dr G S Winkler

Acute lymphocytic leukaemia (ALL) and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is often associated with small deletions of or point mutations in the highly related BTG1 or BTG2 genes. Read more

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

Discovery and profiling of small-molecule inhibitors of cellular nuclease enzymes

Supervisor: Dr G S Winkler

Nuclease enzymes are non-traditional drug targets that attract an increasing amount of interest as potential targets relevant for a variety of therapeutic areas including infection, cancer and bone disease. Read more

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

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

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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

University of Nottingham Division of Cancer and Stem Cells

Understanding transcription factor complexes controlling endothelial cell quiescence and escape from quiescence

Endothelial cell proliferation and lymphatic cell proliferation is initiated during angiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis respectively and are both regulated by the VEGF signalling pathway. With some exceptions, endothelial and lymphatic cells in healthy individuals are quiescent and do not proliferate. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Jayaraman , Prof K Gaston, Dr AB Benest

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