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Endothelial glycocalyx damage as a therapeutic target in sepsis-associated Acute Kidney Injury

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School
Sepsis is the leading cause of acute kidney injury (sAKI), associated with high morbidity and mortality.1,2 Unfortunately, there is no treatment for sAKI, current therapies are nonspecific and supportive of the vital organ systems in the hope the kidney will recover. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Satchell
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Investigating the role of thymosin beta 10 in feline chronic kidney disease

Royal Veterinary College Central
Chronic kidney disease is an extremely common but heterogeneous condition in cats that adversely affects their health and welfare and is the most frequent cause of death in cats over five years of age. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E Vasilopoulou, Prof J Elliott, Dr R Jepson
 28 April 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Understanding the role of adiponectin in kidney disease development at a population level

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School
Reduced circulating adiponectin levels are associated with poor outcome in patients with diabetic kidney disease (DKD) (1). Adiponectin has been shown to be protective against the development of DKD in Type 2 diabetic models (2, 3, 4). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Foster
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The role of extracellular vesicles and intercellular signalling in inherited kidney cancer

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Medicine
This is a Self-Funded/Sponsored PhD opportunity. FUNDING REQUIRED. Full UK/EU or International Tuition Fees. UK Living Expenses. Bench Fees (£60,000 total). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Dunlop
 31 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Promoting positive behaviour change in early stage Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

University of Reading School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences
The kidneys are specialised organs in the body that filter the body of waste and toxic substances. However, these organs sometimes go wrong and, due to different reasons, lead to dysfunction. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Jones
 23 April 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Investigating the link between chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease.

University of Birmingham Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences
Research interests/description of main research theme.  Patients with chronic kidney disease are 40% more likely to develop cardiovascular disease, however, mechanisms driving the cardiovascular pathogenesis are unclear. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Pavlovic, Dr A Taylor
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Routine Monitoring of Depression and Anxiety in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

University of Worcester Research School
This PhD project is aligned with the ‘Living with Long-Term Conditions’ (LWLTC) research group at the University of Worcester. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Kyte
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Quantifying the risk of precipitating drug induced crystalluria (XTALURIA)

Newcastle University School of Pharmacy
The growth of crystals in the body often results in pain, damage, and gross harm. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr O Kavanagh
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Targeting the extracellular matrix remodelling for the treatment of obesity-associated cardio-renal dysfunction

University of Dundee School of Medicine
Obesity is a risk factor for many chronic metabolic diseases including heart failure and chronic kidney disease. Our lab demonstrated a tight association between increased deposition of extracellular matrix components (e.g. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L Kang, Dr C Murdoch
 30 June 2024  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Ejecting infection: Understanding how epithelial tissues rid themselves of viral infections by apical extrusion

University of York York Biomedical Research Institute
Background. The epithelial tissues of our bodies use physical barriers and innate defences to fight viral infection. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Baker
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Investigating the role of neutrophil-mediated tissue damage in a model of lupus nephritis

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a rare autoimmune disease that affects around 5 million people worldwide. It disproportionately affects women and is incurable. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr HL Wright, Dr D Wilkinson, Dr D Turner
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Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation as a countermeasure to sarcopenia due to ageing and/or disease (REF: SSEHS/JF)

Loughborough University School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
Sarcopenia is characterised by a loss of muscle strength, muscle mass, as well as low physical performance, and is now classified as a disease in its own right. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Folland, Dr J Škarabot
 19 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Deciphering the cell death-dependent fibrotic niche following lung injury

University of Edinburgh College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
  Research Group: Centre for Inflammation Research
Background. Lung disease causes 1 in 5 deaths globally with limited treatment advances for many acute and chronic respiratory conditions. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Lucas, Dr DD Dorward, Dr P Ramachandran
 13 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Rapid Development and Testing of Multifunctional Antimicrobial Coatings to Combat Urological Device Infections

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Project title. Rapid Development and Testing of Multifunctional Antimicrobial Coatings to Combat Urological Device Infections.  . Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A R Hamilton
 31 August 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Revealing the correlation between physiology and physical chemistry of microcalcification in connective tissue using AI supported tissue characterization.

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology
A fundamental component of human body is connective tissue which serves various structural and supportive functions including skin integrity, abdominal wall enforcement and bone formation. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Chauhan, Dr R Kroger
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Preclinical testing of collagen synthesis inhibitors for fibrotic disease

University of Liverpool Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease Department of Musculoskeletal Biology
Fibrotic disease is characterised by an excessive accumulation of collagen within tissues, which then impedes tissue function. Organ fibrosis specifically kidney fibrosis, liver fibrosis, cardiac fibrosis and lung fibrosis have limited treatment options, pose a huge clinical burden and are life-limiting diseases. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr EG Laird
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Molecular mechanisms of pacemaker (sinus node) dysfunction in ageing, heart failure and athletes

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences
  Research Group: Chemistry and Biosciences
The heart’s pacemaker, the sinus node, initiates the action potential that causes the heart to beat, and the atrioventricular node conducts the action potential from the atria to the ventricles, the pumping chambers of the heart. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Hussain, Dr C Willis, Prof MR Boyett
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Glycan sensing technology for early and accurate cancer diagnosis

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering
The Mendes group (https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/healthcare-technologies/research/nanoengineering-surface-chemistry/index.aspx) in the School of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham welcomes applications from prospective PhD students to conduct work in the area of glycan sensing technology for cancer diagnosis. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P Mendes
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Mathematical modelling of dynamics of a cloud of microbubbles

University of Birmingham School of Mathematics
Cavitation typically takes place in a cloud of a billion microbubbles, which usually take spherical shapes due to strong surface tension. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Q Wang, Dr W Smith
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Understanding the transcriptional regulation of BK polyomavirus

University of Birmingham Institute of Microbiology and Infection
As obligate intracellular pathogens, viruses rely on host-cell machinery to facilitate their lifecycle. Nuclear-replicating DNA viruses are exposed to factors that can dictate the transcriptional output of the invading viral genome and ultimately influence infection outcome. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Ferguson
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An investigation of the causal relationship and genetic overlap between sleep traits and physical and mental health using Mendelian randomization

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School
Rationale. Sleep has long been known to play a role in physical and mental wellbeing and sleep disruption has been observed to co-occur with a number of health conditions including. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Lewis, Dr MR Renteria, Dr HJ Jones
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