Other (older) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 14 Other (older) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Understanding associations between metabolic risk factors and social exclusion among older adults in the age of digitalisation

Atlantic Technological University Research

The Postgraduate Research Programme Translational Health Research Innovation preVention & Equity (THRIVE) offers 12 PhD research scholarships to commence in 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SK Keogh, Dr MON O'Neill, Dr KVS VanSomeren

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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MSc By Research: Using hypomethylating agents to prevent respiratory infections in older adults

Aberdeen University School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

The MSc by Research programme at the University of Aberdeen is for students interested in a research-intensive master's degree. It is designed specifically to enhance your skills for a PhD or research career. Read more

Supervisors: Dr c Quin, Prof H Wilson

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

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Investigating the innate immune response in RSV and HMPV infection

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 (£46,000 total). Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Triantafilou

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Lessening Health Inequalities in Type 2 Diabetes Through Innovative Drug Repurposing

University of Dundee School of Medicine

Most older type 2 diabetes (T2D) drugs were developed through pre-clinical studies and then trials that model T2D as it is experienced by older white people (1). Read more

Supervisor: Prof G Rena

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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The effect of low protein diet on the development of the neuromuscular system

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

Age-related sarcopenia is characterised by reduction in the number of myofibres and motor neurons and an additional weakening of the remaining fibres, causing reduction in muscle mass and function. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Vasilaki

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

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

University of Nottingham School of Medicine

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)

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Deciphering how NLRP3 inflammasome- and STING-driven inflammatory pathways are linked to mental health disorders

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 (£43,000 total). Read more

Supervisor: Prof k Triantafilou

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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NIHR School for Primary Care Research studentship

Keele University School of Medicine

Research topics (the successful candidate will be able to select one of these topics). a) The impact of diagnostic delay on health outcomes in people with axial spondyloarthritis and the validity of screening tools to identify this condition. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Holden

7 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Independence in the 'Elder Experience'

University of Edinburgh School of Social and Political Science

The Advanced Care Research Centre (ACRC) is an interdisciplinary, £20M research centre at the University of Edinburgh. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R. Williams, Prof S Anderson, Dr LD D'Adderio, Dr S Ramamoorthy

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

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Sarcopenia as a biomarker for people with multiple long-term conditions: an epidemiological perspective

University of Leicester Department of Population Health Sciences

Background . The term ‘multiple long-term conditions’ (MLTCs) refers to the co-existence of two or more chronic conditions (physical or mental) in a person [Navickas et al. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Wilkinson

9 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Elucidation of a new pathological mechanism for brittle bone disease

University of Liverpool Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease Department of Musculoskeletal Biology

The incidence of the brittle bone disease osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is estimated to be around 1 in 10,000 individuals. The phenotypic spectrum of OI ranges from mild to perinatal lethal and includes extra-skeletal connective tissue manifestations. Read more

Supervisor: Dr EG Laird

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

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Functional effects of variable number tandem repeat expansions in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology

Research Group: Human & Medical Genetics

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic, progressive lung disease characterized by the formation of scar tissue in the lungs. Read more

Supervisor: Prof E Hollox

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

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Epilepsy and the ageing brain

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Our ability to remember ‘where I put my car keys today’ instead of ‘where I put them yesterday’ depends on a computational process called pattern separation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Atan

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

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Interaction between innate immune activation and endothelial cells, linked to adverse cardiovascular events

University of Liverpool Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology

The complement system is a key component of the immune response. Maintaining a balance between activation and inhibition of the complement system is key to preserving tissue homeostasis and enabling immune surveillance. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Liptrott, Dr R Rainbow, Prof C Dart

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We have 14 Other (older) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Other (older) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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