Pharmacology (cognitive) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 13 Pharmacology (cognitive) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Identifying cognitive and biochemical changes underlying lifestyle risk factors for dementia

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics

Dementia describes a group of age-associated conditions of which cognitive decline is a major feature. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia and is characterised by the onset of a gradual cognitive decline. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S McLean, Dr R Williamson

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

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Cancer Neuroscience: Investigating the impact of non-CNS tumours on neuronal plasticity in the brain

University of Nottingham School of Life Sciences

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, resulting in approximately 18 million new cases and 10 million deaths each year. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Sheridan

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

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The epigenomic, transcriptional and diagnostic architecture of neurodevelopmental disorders caused by exposure to maternal infection

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

A fundamental unknown in understanding mechanisms of disease, and therefore improving therapy, is how stressors experienced during critical developmental periods influence the genesis or ‘programming’ of adult disease (Estes & McAllister 2016). Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Hager, Dr M Harte, Dr J Glazier

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

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Investigations into the protective actions of CBD in the early synaptic deficits in dementia.

University of Dundee School of Medicine

Accumulation of hyper-phosphorylated tau is a key event in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Aberrant changes in tau cause synaptic abnormalities and cognitive deficits in early AD. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Harvey

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

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Evaluating the therapeutic potential of leptin-based hexamers in neurodegenerative disease

University of Dundee School of Medicine

Translation of basic research into Alzheimer’s disease (AD) therapies is hindered by our inability to turn promising lab results into drugs that can be taken by patients. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Harvey, Dr C Henstridge, Dr A McNeilly

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

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Neurovascular coupling in cerebral hypoperfusion

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

There are almost a million people living with dementia in the UK. Most of these cases comprise Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), vascular dementia (VaD) or, as is increasingly recognised, a mixed picture phenotype with evidence of the two conditions co-existent in the same patient. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Pritchard, Dr A Greenstein, Dr I Schiessl, Prof S Allan

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

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MScR - Advancing novel methods of assessing apathy-related behaviour in rodents

University of Bristol School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience

Apathy is a multidimensional syndrome consisting of behavioural, emotional and cognitive components that ultimately lead to a loss of motivation to engage with daily life. Read more

Supervisors: Prof E S J Robinson, Dr M Jackson

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

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MScR: Involvement of astrocytes in neurological manifestations of Long COVID syndrome

University of Bristol School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience

A significant fraction of patients affected by Long COVID, long-term consequences following acute SARS-CoV-2 infection, suffer from mental fatigue and cognitive deficits (1-3). Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Teschemacher

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

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Self-funded PhD - Investigation of hypervigilance to threat in the adult rat

University of Bristol School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience

There is a strong phylogenetic argument that the brain circuits and mechanisms underlying detection and reactions to threats to survival are well conserved between mammals. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Cahill, Prof E S J Robinson

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

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Reward processing deficits in the cacna1c rat model of genetic risk for psychiatric disorder: biological bases and potential pharmacological rescue.

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Medicine

Hodge Centre for Translational Neuroscience. “Towards innovative treatments for mental illness”. Cardiff University Neuroscience and Mental Health Innovation Institute. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Dwyer

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

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Beyond the phenotype: Predictors of mental health, sleep and neurobiological outcomes following mild traumatic brain injury

University of Birmingham Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research

Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is common with 1.4 million hospital visits due to head injury annually in the UK. Although classified as mild it leads to disproportionate impact on future health with 31% unable to work at 12 months. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Rogers

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

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ERK5 MAPK signalling in Alzheimer’s disease

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics

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

Supervisors: Dr J Muller, Dr S Kantamneni

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

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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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We have 13 Pharmacology (cognitive) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Pharmacology (cognitive) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 13 Pharmacology (cognitive) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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