mice PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 52 mice PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Investigating the links between β-amyloid, osteoporosis and frailty in Alzheimer’s disease

Queen Mary University of London Institute of Dentistry

Background. Individuals with Alzheimer’s disease are more likely to suffer from osteoporosis (the loss of bone mass and strength) than age-matched individuals1, significantly contributing to the frailty associated with dementia. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S McArthur, Dr SCF Rawlinson

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

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Feeding microbes to protect the brain: does the gut microbiota mediate the risk-reducing effects of a healthy diet on Alzheimer’s disease?

Queen Mary University of London Institute of Dentistry

Background. Ways of reducing the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other dementias are critically needed, given the almost total lack of truly effective therapeutic options, even despite newer anti-amyloid drugs1. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S McArthur, Dr E Hagi-Pavli

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

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Molecular mechanism of vimentin induced epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT) and stemness in cancer cells

Queen Mary University of London Institute of Dentistry

Background. Most cancers are epithelial in origin and arise from a single progenitor cell, similar to an embryo, to become a clone of cells. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Waseem, Dr H Tummala, Dr F Flores-Borja

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Regulation of gingival mast cells activity by valproic acid-potential to repurpose for treatment of periodontitis?

Queen Mary University of London Institute of Dentistry

Background. Periodontitis or chronic inflammation of the tooth-supporting tissues caused by a dysbiotic biofilm is the main cause of tooth loss in the adult population. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Flores-Borja

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

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Virology: Unique Antiviral Therapy targeting Zika and Related Viruses

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

Zika Virus (ZIKV) has emerged as a new mosquito-borne threat to public health after the devastating South American outbreak. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Griffin, Dr A Kalli, Dr C McKimmie

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

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Cancer: Repurposing drugs as new treatments for breast cancer

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

Breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer, with over 1 million new cases diagnosed worldwide each year. For some types of BC, hormonal treatments have been very effective but one particular BC subtype, triple negative breast cancer (TNBC), is highly aggressive and lacks a targeted therapy. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Matthews, Dr P Meakin

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

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Low density lipoprotein oxidation and atherosclerosis

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project overview. The research in Professor David Leake’s group is concerned with atherosclerosis, the underlying cause of coronary heart disease and thrombotic strokes. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D S Leake

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

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We have 52 mice PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

mice PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 52 mice PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Investigating the links between β-amyloid, osteoporosis and frailty in Alzheimer’s disease

Feeding microbes to protect the brain: does the gut microbiota mediate the risk-reducing effects of a healthy diet on Alzheimer’s disease?

Molecular mechanism of vimentin induced epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT) and stemness in cancer cells

Regulation of gingival mast cells activity by valproic acid-potential to repurpose for treatment of periodontitis?

Virology: Unique Antiviral Therapy targeting Zika and Related Viruses

Cancer: Repurposing drugs as new treatments for breast cancer

Low density lipoprotein oxidation and atherosclerosis

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