Physiology (development studies) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 25 Physiology (development studies) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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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Understanding sleep disturbance in clients seeking treatment for alcohol use disorder

Monash University Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a leading cause of injury and chronic disease and mortality in Australia, and the leading cause of disability or death for those aged 15-49, the most economically productive sector of society. Read more

Supervisors: Prof DL Lubman AM, Prof VM Manning, Assoc Prof SA Arunogiri, Dr RO Ogeil

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

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Development of novel therapies for Hirschsprung’s Disease

University of Liverpool Faculty of Health and Life Science

As a PhD student, you'll be part of a groundbreaking project aiming to revolutionise the treatment landscape for Hirschsprung's Disease (HSCR). Read more

Supervisors: Miss RH Harwood, Dr B Wilm, Miss SA Almond

26 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Normative modelling of resting-state EEG across the lifespan for application in the early diagnosis of neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer’s disease

University of Dundee School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law

With a rapidly aging human population worldwide, neurodegenerative diseases represent a pressing medical and societal concern. Given the increase in life expectancy, dementia is expected to affect almost 152 million people by 2050 (Alzheimer’s Disease International, 2018). Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Benwell

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

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Characterisation of adrenoceptor and muscarinic receptor subtypes coupled to potassium channels in chondrocytes from bovine cartilage

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Chemistry and Biosciences

Several outward potassium currents have been identified in bovine chondrocytes (review Mobasheri et al. 2012). These include ATP-sensitive and a Calcium-activated potassium currents (Sanches & Lopez-Zapata, 2011). Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Hussain, Dr M Katsikogianni, Dr N Javid

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

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(BRC) Nailfold capillary imaging in the idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (Non-Clinical)

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

The idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIMs) are rare conditions characterised by distinct clinical subtypes and varied multisystem involvement. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Murray, Dr H Chinoy, Dr J Lamb

13 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Mechanisms underlying the effects of activated protein C (APC) in cardiac muscle

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Chemistry and Biosciences

APC is an anticoagulant enzyme that also exerts antithrombotic, anti-inflammatory, antiapoptotic and a variety of other cytoprotective effects in different tissues, where the mechanism of action is thought to involve the endothelial protein C receptor (EPCR) and a protease activated receptor (PAR). Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Hussain, Dr T Nasim, Prof MR Boyett

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

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Investigating the role of Aquaporins in age related diseases

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

Physical frailty, with its associated immobility and disability, is a major factor limiting independence among older people. A key contributor to frailty is a decline in muscle mass and strength (sarcopenia) and the burden of sarcopenia is substantial, with a cost to the NHS of ~£2.5bn/pa. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Staunton

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

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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

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

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Nitrate supplementation in pregnancy: maternal, fetal and offspring outcomes

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Maternal diet has a significant impact on fetal growth and development, as well as pregnancy outcomes and long-term offspring health. Dietary patterns… Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Cottrell, Dr M Dilworth

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

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Health PhD

University of Bath Department for Health

As a PhD student in the Department for Health at Bath you will have the opportunity to undertake original, in-depth research under expert supervision working in one of the top rated research Universities in the UK. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only Social Sciences Research Programme

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Adaptation to environmental change in animals: ecology, evolution and genomics.

University of Nottingham School of Life Sciences

How are animals able to live in different environments, with different temperatures, energetic demands, diet, predators, parasites or pH? Thanks to advances in gene sequencing technology, we are in a remarkable period of discovery about the genomic basis of adaptation and how this depends on the intricacies of ecology and environment. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A MacColl

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

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The impact of digital decarbonisation on physical and mental health: what role does stress-associated climate change play? (REF: SSEHS/NPVC)

Loughborough University School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

Psychological stress exposure is a risk factor for a range of long-term health conditions. A prominent, real-world and ongoing stressor is climate change, which can impact our physical and mental health and yet remains largely unexplored. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Paine, Dr R Higginson, Prof L Jackson, Prof I Hodgkinson

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

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EPSRC DTP studentship in The Neuromechanics of Human Balance and Walking

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Healthcare Sciences

EPSRC DTP studentship - 3.5 years full time starting 1st October 2024. Project summary. The School of Healthcare Sciences at Cardiff University are delighted to offer a fully funded EPSRC studentship starting in October 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Davies, Dr C Holt, Dr DW Williams

19 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Ageing, Music, Physical Exercise and Dementia: The AMPED project

University of Stirling Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport

An exciting opportunity for a full-time PhD period of study is available in the Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, University of Stirling. Read more

Supervisors: Prof AC Whittaker, Dr L McCabe, Dr J Connelly

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

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We have 25 Physiology (development studies) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Physiology (development studies) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 25 Physiology (development studies) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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