Pharmacy (events) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Supervisors: Dr J Muller, Dr S Kantamneni

Research Group: Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics

Neurodegenerative diseases have devastating effects on individuals’ lives and our society, with no effective treatments available. Read more

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

Medical University of Vienna Institute for Pathophysiologie and Allergy

Preformulation study of RARγ and VDR hybrid compounds

The doctoral candidate (DC) will perform preformulation characterisation and development of formulation prototypes at Trinity College Dublin (TCD), Ireland. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof LT Tajber

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

University of Strathclyde Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences

Using the electronic frailty index (eFI) to redefine deprescribing in Scotland.

Background to the project. Frailty is a critical concept and a key contributor to overall global ageing and impacts a large global market with high public health significance. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Rattray, Dr Z Rattray, Ms AT Talbot

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

Microfluidic technologies applied to respiratory diseases

Supervisors: Prof D Lamprou, Prof M Tunney

Subject area. 3D Printing, lab-on-a-chip, Drug Delivery, Pharmaceutical Technology. In Preclinical studies, a large number of molecules and biomolecules, in a very short time, have to be evaluated in terms of efficacy and toxicity. Read more

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

Novel strategies and innovative technologies to produce amorphous solid dispersion

Supervisor: Prof D Lamprou

Poor drug solubility presents a major challenge in drug product development of oral solid dosage (OSD) forms. However, many new development compounds exhibit poor solubility and only a few of them reach market approval. Read more

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

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Understanding how formulation parameters influence the performance of novel capsule formulations

Two-piece capsules are used in dry powder inhalers (DPIs) as a single-dose container for powdered pharmaceutical formulations. These formulations contain active pharmaceutical ingredients to treat pulmonary conditions, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Coulman

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

Therapeutic resolution of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) by natural products

Supervisors: Dr T Nasim, Prof C Wright

Research Group: Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a devastating cardiovascular disorder which, if left untreated, leads to heart failure and death. Read more

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

Development of a personalized therapy for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)

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

Research Group: Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a devastating cardiovascular disorder which, if left untreated, leads to heart failure and death. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Nasim

Re-purposing established drugs for the resolution of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)

Supervisors: Dr T Nasim, Dr K Assi

Research Group: Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a devastating cardiovascular disorder which, if left untreated, leads to heart failure and death. Read more

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

Microneedle delivery systems for minimally-invasive patient diagnosis/monitoring

Supervisor: Prof R Donnelly

In this project, a novel type of integrated system will be investigated that will by-pass the skin barrier. On its surface will be multiple microscopic needles that pierce the skin without causing any pain – the sensation is said to feel like a cat’s tongue or sharkskin. Read more

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

Synthetic Protein-Transporters for Enhanced Transduction Activity

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

Intracellular protein delivery is key to probing important cellular processes and developing advanced biotherapeutics. However, protein trafficking into the cell, and more specifically to the cytosol remains a significant challenge. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Carmali

Development of multifunctional biomaterials for urinary catheters to eradicate catheter-associated urinary tract infections

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

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are among the most common hospital-acquired infections worldwide threatening over 150 million people annually, imposing substantial burdens on the health system. Read more

Supervisor: Dr SZ Zhang

MICROFLUIDIC TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF NANOMEDICINES

Supervisor: Prof D Lamprou

Progress in drug design has led to the development of new molecules. However, the limited ability to selectively deliver these molecules at well-defined dosing regimens remains a significant challenge. Read more

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

3D & 4D PRINTING IN CANCER MANAGEMENT

Supervisor: Prof D Lamprou

According to WHO, cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, with nearly 1 in 6 deaths been due to cancer. The principal modes of cancer management are surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and pharmaceutical agents. Read more

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

London Metropolitan University

Research at London Met

Research underpins everything we do at London Met. Alongside our projects in the wider community, our research helps to build connections with stakeholders locally and around the world which allows us to advance our social mission. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) PhD Opportunities