Cell Biology (insulin) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 7 Cell Biology (insulin) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Interdisciplinary investigation of a large effect of sulfasalazine on HbA1c

The anti-inflammatory drug sulfasalazine, which is used in rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease, was reported earlier to suppress HbA1c in a small cohort of patients [1]. Read more

Supervisors: Prof G Rena, Prof E Pearson

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

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Metabolic programming: Role of micronutrient (B12) deficiency and associated epigenetic marks

Nottingham Trent University School of Science & Technology

The global epidemic of childhood obesity is a major public health issue. Although current adverse lifestyle (nutrition and physical inactivity) contributes to obesity, a growing body of evidence links early life nutritional adversity to the development of obesity and metabolic disorders in children. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Antonysunil

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

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Optogenetic sculpting of next-generation organoids for disease modelling of congenital malformations including spina bifida

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust BRC Translational Research (Non-Clinical) PhD Studentships

The ability to generate human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) from adult cell types has revolutionised regenerative medicine research. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Galea, Prof J Sowden

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

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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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Causal risk factors and biological mechanisms for colorectal cancer risk

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. Diet and lifestyle are likely to play an important role in colorectal cancer risk; obesity, low levels of physical activity, red and process meat consumption and low intake of dietary fibre have all been shown to predict colorectal cancer risk. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Lewis, Dr KT Tsilidis

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

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Circadian mechanisms in psoriasis: therapeutic opportunities

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Hallmark features of psoriasis symptoms vary through time, suggesting an important role for circadian circuits in driving disease expression, and offering the potential of chronotherapy. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Young, Dr I Iqbal, Prof D Ray

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

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Biological role of neuropeptides and their receptors

University of Reading School of Pharmacy

Cell signalling is critical to the co-ordination and functioning of all cells. Cell signalling allows cells to co-ordinate activities within the intracellular environment as well as ensuring cells know how to correctly respond to other cells and to an ever-changing extracellular environment as well. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Lander

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

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We have 7 Cell Biology (insulin) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Cell Biology (insulin) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 7 Cell Biology (insulin) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Interdisciplinary investigation of a large effect of sulfasalazine on HbA1c

Metabolic programming: Role of micronutrient (B12) deficiency and associated epigenetic marks

Optogenetic sculpting of next-generation organoids for disease modelling of congenital malformations including spina bifida

Targeting the extracellular matrix remodelling for the treatment of obesity-associated cardio-renal dysfunction

Causal risk factors and biological mechanisms for colorectal cancer risk

Circadian mechanisms in psoriasis: therapeutic opportunities

Biological role of neuropeptides and their receptors

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