Epidemiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 122 Epidemiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Linking multivariable Mendelian randomization with lifecourse epidemiology: developing the methodology and application to a contemporary exemplar

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. Mendelian randomization (MR) uses genetic variants as instrumental variables to estimate the causal effect of an exposure on an outcome, free from bias due to unobserved confounding. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Sanderson, Prof K Tilling, Prof G Davey-Smith

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

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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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Mendelian Randomisation for mediation analysis with multiple mediators: theory and applications

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. Many of an individual’s traits are observationally associated with their health outcomes. Understanding the relationships between these factors is critical to effective public health intervention. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Sanderson, Dr R Daniel, Dr L Howe

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

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Evaluating the role of circulating proteins in cancer risk and progression using genetic and observational approaches

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. Circulating proteins play fundamental roles in biology and disease aetiology, including development of cancer, and are the direct targets of many drugs (1). Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Martin, Dr JY Yarmolinsky, Dr P Haycock

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

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Harnessing genetics of DNA methylation to elucidate molecular mechanisms underlying human phenotypes.

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. GWAS studies have discovered many genetic associations for traits and diseases, but it has been difficult to elucidate the functional consequences of these variants. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Min, Prof C Relton, Prof J MIll, Dr E Hannon, Dr G Hemani, Prof T Gaunt, Dr B Heijmans, Dr J Bell

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

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Identifying causal pathways to disease using DNA methylation derived scores.

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. DNA methylation is an epigenetic biomarker that has been shown to reflect lifestyle and biological factors (smoking, alcohol use, chronological age). Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Min, Prof C Relton, Prof J MIll, Dr E Hannon, Dr G Hemani, Prof T Gaunt, Dr B Heijmans, Dr J Bell

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

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Using supermarket loyalty cards data to study reproductive health

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. Shopping history records collected by supermarkets contain population level health information which could be missing from traditional health research data such as medical records. Read more

Supervisors: Dr AS Skatova, Prof D Lawlor

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

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Integration of transactional and Ecological Momentary Assessment data for cancer risk factor prediction

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. Shopping history records, collected via purchases tracked on loyalty cards, can provide a new perspective on lifestyle choices and behaviours and how these relate to health outcomes such as cancer. Read more

Supervisors: Dr AS Skatova, Dr A Skinner, Prof T Gaunt, Prof R Martin

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

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Establishing and orienting causal relationships between sleep characteristics and reproductive function

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. A large body of literature from animal studies has highlighted the role of core clock genes in relation to reproductive function [1]. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Richmond, Dr G Sharp, Prof D Lawlor

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

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Investigating the relationship between digital media use and children’s mental health

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. Children are now exposed to and use digital media from a very young age both for entertainment and educational purposes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Stergiakouli, Prof C Haworth, Dr O Davis, Dr AH Havdhal

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

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Breastfeeding and big babies - lifecourse and genomics epidemiological approaches to disentangle cause and effect.

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. The World Health Organisation recommends exclusively breastfeeding for 6 months, but in the UK, only 1% of infants meet the guidelines (1). Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Zuccolo, Dr LJ Johnson, Dr L Howe, Dr C Borges

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

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Understanding psychiatric outcomes in children born with cleft lip and/or palate using genetics

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. Cleft of the lip and/or palate is a common birth defect worldwide and occurs at a rate of one in 650 live births in the UK. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Stergiakouli, Dr S Lewis, Prof M J Owen, Dr M van den Bree

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

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Investigating the role of dietary fructose in the development of early-onset colorectal cancer

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Project Background. This project will investigate the role of fructose in the development of early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) in adults <50 years. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Vincent, Dr A Chambers, Dr R Richmond, Dr NM Murphy

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

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Harnessing the genetics of DNA methylation to understand context-specific gene regulation in disease

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Project Background. Genome wide association studies (GWAS) have discovered many genetic associations with health outcomes. However, most GWAS signals reside in non-coding regions and it is likely that GWAS variants confer their effects through a regulatory mechanism. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Min, Dr E Hannon, Prof J MIll, Dr GL Leyden

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

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Bayesian Computation for Epidemic Models

University of Birmingham School of Mathematics

Mathematical models of infectious disease transmission continue to play a vital role in understanding, mitigating, and preventing outbreaks. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Seymour, Dr P Touloupou

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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We have 122 Epidemiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Epidemiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 122 Epidemiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

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