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Supervisor | Research Opportunities | School | Department |
Dr Aidan ColeSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Radiobiology of targeted radionuclides (Radium-223) Clinical trials Stereotactic Radiotherapy Radiation B... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Radiobiology of targeted radionuclides (Radium-223) Clinical trials Stereotactic Radiotherapy Radiation Biology Prostate Cancer | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research |
Professor Cecilia O'KaneSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesProfessor O'Kane is open to wide-ranging PhD applications from candidates with a basic science or clinical background. Her interests include re... ARDS, critical care, mycobacterial infection, NTM, epithelium, human models, clinical trials |
Professor O'Kane is open to wide-ranging PhD applications from candidates with a basic science or clinical background. Her interests include respiratory failure in the critically ill, particularly the Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), mechanisms if tissue damage and repair in the lung, mycobacterial infection including particularly Non-Tuberculous Mycobacterial infection, and novel therapies including biological and cellular therapies to treat infection and inflammation in the lung. Her group works in both wet lab and clinical research, and has a particular focus on human models of the lung environment. Previous research experience is desirable although not essential. | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Dr Aideen MaguireSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Psychiatric Epidemiology Administrative Data Linkage Social Determinants Mental Ill Health Secondary Data... Epidemiology; Administrative Data; Mental Health; Secondary Data Analysis |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Psychiatric Epidemiology Administrative Data Linkage Social Determinants Mental Ill Health Secondary Data Analysis | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Public Health |
Dr Amy Jayne McKnightSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Genetic-epigenetic-transcriptomic association studies for kidney disease Multi-omic risk factors for rare... Bioinformatics, Genetics, Epigenetics, Genomics, Transcriptomics, DNA Methylation, Kidney Disease, Rare Disease, Healthy Ageing, Chronic Diseases, Registries, Renal |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Genetic-epigenetic-transcriptomic association studies for kidney disease Multi-omic risk factors for rare disease, and common diseases with a focus in aging populations Information and communication provision for kidney disease and rare disease(s) | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research |
Dr Andriana MargaritiSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Multi-disciplinary Centre and acquire training on cutting edge technologies in pluripotent stem cells Mol... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Multi-disciplinary Centre and acquire training on cutting edge technologies in pluripotent stem cells Molecular biology Cell signaling Coding and non-coding RNAs in the context of diabetes Cardiovascular complications | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Dr Anna KrasnodembskayaSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Investigation of the role of MSC exosomal miRNAs in epithelial and endothelial repair in ARDS The role of... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Investigation of the role of MSC exosomal miRNAs in epithelial and endothelial repair in ARDS The role of MSC mitochondrial transfer in lung regeneration The role of apoptosis in MSC therapeutic effects in ARDS | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Dr Aurelie MousnierSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Proteomics – to identify protein-protein interactions in rhinovirus-infected cells Molecular cell biology... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Proteomics – to identify protein-protein interactions in rhinovirus-infected cells Molecular cell biology/biochemistry – to understand the role of cellular proteins in rhinovirus replication | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Dr Beckie IngramSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Host-pathogen interactions vaccinology pharmacology |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Host-pathogen interactions vaccinology pharmacology | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Dr Bernadette McGuinnessSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Dementia research including the role of nutrition and inflammation in neurodegeneration The utility of EE... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Dementia research including the role of nutrition and inflammation in neurodegeneration The utility of EEG and MEG in assisting diagnostics Large data analytics projects | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Public Health |
Dr Bettina SchockSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Epithelial biology and pathobiology in the development of lung fibrosis – to understand innate immu... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Epithelial biology and pathobiology in the development of lung fibrosis – to understand innate immune responses to diseases specific stimuli and to modify these by drug repurposing approaches. Bioinformatics and computer learning – to model the complexity of gene expression involved in the development of inflammation and lung fibrosis. Biomarkers and therapeutical targets of diseases. | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Dr Blánaid HicksSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the fields of: Pharmacoepidemiology Cancer epidemiology Health services research Quantitative subject (e.g. statistics) pharmacoepidemiology, cancer, drug safety, real world evidence |
Open to PhD applications in the fields of: Pharmacoepidemiology Cancer epidemiology Health services research Quantitative subject (e.g. statistics) | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Public Health |
Dr Chris WatsonSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Heart failure, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac remodelling Diabetes, Hypertension, Ischaemia Biomarkers, Epigenet... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Heart failure, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac remodelling Diabetes, Hypertension, Ischaemia Biomarkers, Epigenetics, Fibrosis Global Health, mHealth | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Dr Christopher CardwellSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Epidemiology Pharmacoepidemiology. |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Epidemiology Pharmacoepidemiology. | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Public Health |
Dr Claire McEvoySchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Nutrition and ageing research Particularly projects involving data analysis in cohort studies Clinical/co... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Nutrition and ageing research Particularly projects involving data analysis in cohort studies Clinical/community-based dietary interventions. | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Public Health |
Dr Colin AdrainSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesDr. Adrain encourages PhD applications from candidates from a basic science or clinical background. Work in the Adrain lab combines cellular bioche... |
Dr. Adrain encourages PhD applications from candidates from a basic science or clinical background. Work in the Adrain lab combines cellular biochemistry, cell biology and in vivo models. Project interests include: Organismal and cellular metabolism; Organismal biology and pathophysiology; Inflammatory and Growth factor signaling and cancer; Proteolysis and cancer; Protein biogenesis/protein quality control and cancer; Protein trafficking in the secretory pathway. | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research |
Dr Cristina BrancoSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Metastatic progression Pre-metastatic organ microenvironment Pathophysiology of cancer Microvascular func... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Metastatic progression Pre-metastatic organ microenvironment Pathophysiology of cancer Microvascular function and tissue regeneration and remodeling resulting from both disease and treatments. | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research |
Dr Damian DowneySchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Cystic fibrosis Bronchiectasis Pneumonia |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Cystic fibrosis Bronchiectasis Pneumonia | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Dr David GrieveSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to wide-ranging PhD applications in the field; Cardiovascular disease, heart failure, physiology and pharmacology from candidates with a basi... Cardiovascular disease, vascular biology, heart failure, pharmacology, molecular biology, physiology, regenerative medicine, stem cells, diabetes |
Open to wide-ranging PhD applications in the field; Cardiovascular disease, heart failure, physiology and pharmacology from candidates with a basic science or clinical background. Previous research experience is desirable although not essential. | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Dr David SimpsonSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of MicroRNAs – their role in gene regulation and use as biomarkers Transcriptomics – RNA-Seq, including s... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of MicroRNAs – their role in gene regulation and use as biomarkers Transcriptomics – RNA-Seq, including single cell analysis Microbial DNA sequencing | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Dr Denise McDonaldSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Cardiovascular medicine Ophthalmology or regenerative medicine. |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Cardiovascular medicine Ophthalmology or regenerative medicine. | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Dr Derek BrazilSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Signal transduction and molecular cell biology Drug discovery targeting Gremlin1 Human iPSC-derived 3D ki... Gremlin1, BMPs, diabetic nephropathy, kidney, colorectal cancer, organoid, drug discovery |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Signal transduction and molecular cell biology Drug discovery targeting Gremlin1 Human iPSC-derived 3D kidney organoids Gremlin1 signalling in human disease | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Dr Eileen ParkesSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of the Role of the STING pathway across cancers |
Open to PhD applications in the field of the Role of the STING pathway across cancers | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research |
Dr Emma AllottSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field that Integrate molecular and epidemiological data |
Open to PhD applications in the field that Integrate molecular and epidemiological data | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research |
Dr Emma Evergren MillsSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Receptor signalling Membrane trafficking Inter-organelle interactions Her lab uses cell biological assay... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Receptor signalling Membrane trafficking Inter-organelle interactions Her lab uses cell biological assays, protein biochemistry, and imaging techniques to investigate mechanisms of receptor endocytosis, signalling and membrane trafficking. | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research |
Dr Emma Louise CunninghamSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the fields of; Delirium, in particular postoperative delirium Early diagnosis of dementia Perioperative brain health |
Open to PhD applications in the fields of; Delirium, in particular postoperative delirium Early diagnosis of dementia Perioperative brain health | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Public Health |
Dr Finian BannonSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Population-based cancer registry data, and imputation methods for missing data Waiting-time and ‘ro... Cancer Patient Survival; Population-based cancer statistics; Statistical Methods |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Population-based cancer registry data, and imputation methods for missing data Waiting-time and ‘routes-to-diagnosis’ cancer statistics Emulating cancer treatment trials in audit data Causal inference mediation analysis Cancer patient survival variation and prognostic modelling | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Public Health |
Dr Fionnuala LundySchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Infection Pain and inflammation in the oral cavity and upper respiratory tract |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Infection Pain and inflammation in the oral cavity and upper respiratory tract | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Dr Gareth McKaySchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Diabetic complications Biomarker discovery Stratified Medicine |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Diabetic complications Biomarker discovery Stratified Medicine | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Public Health |
Professor Gerry McKennaSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Improving oral health for care home residents Exploring links between oral health and nutritional well be... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Improving oral health for care home residents Exploring links between oral health and nutritional well being Improving care for head and neck oncology patients | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Public Health |
Dr Guilherme CostaSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesWe are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic students to embark on a PhD project that addresses questions in the fields of messenger (m)RNA... |
We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic students to embark on a PhD project that addresses questions in the fields of messenger (m)RNA localisation and local translation in the context of angiogenesis. Your work will help to answer how and why particular mRNAs are translated into proteins at the front of endothelial cells as they migrate to form new blood vessels. Your project will be carried out in an exciting and collaborative environment at the Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine, where you will work next to worldwide experts in the field of vascular research. | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Dr Guillermo Lopez CamposSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Biomedical informatics (translational bioinformatics and exposome informatics) Integration of clinical an... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Biomedical informatics (translational bioinformatics and exposome informatics) Integration of clinical and molecular data Analysis and representation of exposome data | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Dr Helen ColemanSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Data analysis Epidemiology projects related to risk, prevention, early detection and survival of cancers ... Cancer epidemiology |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Data analysis Epidemiology projects related to risk, prevention, early detection and survival of cancers of the digestive tract, particularly oesophageal, pancreatic, liver or colorectal cancer, and associated pre-malignant conditions | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Public Health |
Dr Ian OvertonSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Systems medicine Computational biology Bioinformatics Complexity science Functional genomics Systems mode... cancer, data integration, bioinformatics, transcriptomics, proteomics, genomics, polyomics, EMT, metastasis, drug resistance, network biology, network medicine, systems thinking, machine learning, biomedical science, cell plasticity, precision medicine, modelling, genetics, regulatory network, patient stratification, risk stratification, diagnostic, translational research, therapy, prognostic, predictive, mechanism, deep learning, statistics, mathematics, probability, precision medicine |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Systems medicine Computational biology Bioinformatics Complexity science Functional genomics Systems modelling Health data research Cancer research Precision oncology | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research |
Dr Ikhlas El KarimSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Harnessing inflammation for repair and regeneration in dental tissues neuronal-immune cells signalling ... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Harnessing inflammation for repair and regeneration in dental tissues neuronal-immune cells signalling in inflammatory and neuropathic pain Investigate potential links between oral bacteria, systemic inflammation and cardiovascular disease | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Dr Imre LengyelSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesApplicants interested in exploring both phenotypic as well as molecule association between changes in the eye and in the brain are encourage to apply. dementia, retina, calcification, zinc, macular-degeneration, age, molecular biology, cell biology, laser capture, omics, stem cell |
Applicants interested in exploring both phenotypic as well as molecule association between changes in the eye and in the brain are encourage to apply. | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Dr Jacqueline JamesSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Digital molecular pathology approaches to characterize the immune contexture of cancers using high qualit... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Digital molecular pathology approaches to characterize the immune contexture of cancers using high quality biosamples Investigating the role of the oral microbiome in cancer risk and malignant transformation Identifying and validating molecular biomarkers for stratification of patients with cancers | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research |
Dr Jaine BlayneySchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Technology/platform-agnostic prior knowledge transfer Compositional statistics Pre-clinical model selecti... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Technology/platform-agnostic prior knowledge transfer Compositional statistics Pre-clinical model selection/chacterisation Prognostic/predictive subtyping Consensus/meta-clustering Landmark analysis Progression routes from pre-malignancy to cancer Mixed signal deconvolution/convolution | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research |
Professor Jenny JohnstonSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesCurrently accepting PhD students in health professions education, in areas such as: EDI, gendering and relationships of power; learning in the clin... medical education, health professions education, qualitative research |
Currently accepting PhD students in health professions education, in areas such as: EDI, gendering and relationships of power; learning in the clinical workplace; GP education and pedagogy; trauma-informed care. | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Medical Education |
Dr Karim DibSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of To study the role of the histamine four receptor in the regulation of neutrophil phagocytosis To study th... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of To study the role of the histamine four receptor in the regulation of neutrophil phagocytosis To study the role of acidic pH in the regulation of anti-microbial functions of neutrophils | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Dr Karl ButterworthSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Mechanisms of radioresistance Drug radiotherapy combinations In vivo models and small animal radiotherapy... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Mechanisms of radioresistance Drug radiotherapy combinations In vivo models and small animal radiotherapy Nanoparticle theranostics | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research |
Dr Kienan SavageSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Cellular DNA damage response system and its link with cancer development |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Cellular DNA damage response system and its link with cancer development | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research |
Dr Laura McGowanSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Behaviour change interventions focusing on diet and/or obesity across a range of population groups Obesit... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Behaviour change interventions focusing on diet and/or obesity across a range of population groups Obesity management Preconception health for men and women - improving health status before pregnancy | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Public Health |
Dr Leandro GarciaSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Development and application of systems thinking and complex systems science lens and methods to public he... Public Health; Population Health; Systems Thinking; Complex Systems Science; Complexity; Physical Activity. |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Development and application of systems thinking and complex systems science lens and methods to public health subjects, including but not limited to population patterns of health-related behaviours, determinants of non-communicable diseases, urban health, and health inequalities. Physical activity and public health, particularly the determinants of population levels of and inequalities in physical activity and the consequent population health impacts. | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Public Health |
Dr Lynne LohfieldSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Design, conduct and evaluation of mixed-methods qualitative research on cancer blindness prevention and p... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Design, conduct and evaluation of mixed-methods qualitative research on cancer blindness prevention and pediatric palliative care in LMICs. | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Public Health |
Dr Mark TullySchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Physical activity Sedentary behaviour and exercise in schools, workplaces or with older adults |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Physical activity Sedentary behaviour and exercise in schools, workplaces or with older adults | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Public Health |
Dr Mei ChenSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Innate immunity Cell and molecular biology Retinal pathophysiology |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Innate immunity Cell and molecular biology Retinal pathophysiology | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Dr Melissa LaBonte WilsonSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Investigate key processes involved in the underlying biology driving epigenetic alterations Nucleotide me... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Investigate key processes involved in the underlying biology driving epigenetic alterations Nucleotide metabolism in cancer development Novel drug targeting of these processes through in vitro cell line-based models and in vivo cancer mouse models. | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research |
Dr Michelle McKinleySchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Weight management before, during and after pregnancy Understanding diet and lifestyle behaviours of diffe... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Weight management before, during and after pregnancy Understanding diet and lifestyle behaviours of different groups Developing and evaluating behaviour change interventions | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Public Health |
Dr Neil HeronSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Sport and exercise medicine Primary care Musculoskeletal health Cardiovascular prevention Rehabilitation ... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Sport and exercise medicine Primary care Musculoskeletal health Cardiovascular prevention Rehabilitation Physical activity promotion App development | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Public Health |
Dr Nick OrrSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Cancer predisposition genetics Molecular pathology Functional genetics |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Cancer predisposition genetics Molecular pathology Functional genetics | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research |
Dr Nigel HartSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Medical education in the General Practice setting Transformative learning Safe care and quality improveme... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Medical education in the General Practice setting Transformative learning Safe care and quality improvement in healthcare Novel platforms for medical education | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Medical Education |
Dr Noleen McCorrySchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the fields of: Implementation science Development and implementation of psychosocial interventions Promoting psycholog... implementation science, psychological wellbeing, chronic illness, long term conditions, vision impairment, mixed methods, stroke |
Open to PhD applications in the fields of: Implementation science Development and implementation of psychosocial interventions Promoting psychological wellbeing and quality of life among people with long-term conditions including vision impairment and stroke | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Public Health |
Dr Nuala McCabeSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Characterisation of a molecular group in solid cancers that represents an innate immune response to DNA d... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Characterisation of a molecular group in solid cancers that represents an innate immune response to DNA damage through the STING pathway. Development of a gene expression based biomarker panel that can identify pathways related to the hallmarks of cancer and guide patient therapy. | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research |
Dr Paul MullanSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Transcriptional control Signal transduction Chromatin remodeling and epigenetics DNA damage signalling Ce... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Transcriptional control Signal transduction Chromatin remodeling and epigenetics DNA damage signalling Cell Senescence Molecular cell biology Biochemistry | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research |
Dr Philip DunneSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesDr Dunne is open to wide-ranging PhD applications from candidates with a basic science or clinical background. His fields of interest include; Can... |
Dr Dunne is open to wide-ranging PhD applications from candidates with a basic science or clinical background. His fields of interest include; Cancer molecular biology Digital pathology Computational biology Previous research experience is desirable although not essential. | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research |
Dr Rebecca CollSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Inflammasomes Inflammation Innate Immunity PRR signalling pathways |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Inflammasomes Inflammation Innate Immunity PRR signalling pathways | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Dr Reinhold MedinaSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Vascular stem cell biology Diabetic retinopathy Diabetic vascular complications Cellular senescence Angio... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Vascular stem cell biology Diabetic retinopathy Diabetic vascular complications Cellular senescence Angiogenesis | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Dr Richard TurkingtonSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Laboratory based investigations of novel drugs and biomarkers Discovery of resistance mechanisms to thera... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Laboratory based investigations of novel drugs and biomarkers Discovery of resistance mechanisms to therapy Innovative biomarker development using clinical samples | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research |
Dr Richard WilliamsSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of MRes project: Development of Novel Cathepsin V inhibitors to Validate role in Breast Cancer MRes project:... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of MRes project: Development of Novel Cathepsin V inhibitors to Validate role in Breast Cancer MRes project: Testing of Epigenetic Probes in Cancer Immune Cells MRes project: Design, synthesis and SAR exploration of Novel LSD1 inhibitors | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research |
Dr Ronan McMullanSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Clinically-focused research, Relating to improving the diagnosis of serious infection in hospitalised pat... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Clinically-focused research, Relating to improving the diagnosis of serious infection in hospitalised patients, such as diagnostic accuracy studies. | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Dr Ruth HoggSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Ophthalmic epidemiology Optometry Vision science Psychophysics Ophthalmology |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Ophthalmic epidemiology Optometry Vision science Psychophysics Ophthalmology | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Public Health |
Dr Ruth HunterSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of The role of social networks and network interventions for behavior change Developing and investigating th... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of The role of social networks and network interventions for behavior change Developing and investigating the public health impact of population level built and social environment interventions | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Public Health |
Dr Sandra Van SchaeybroeckSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Laboratory based investigations into molecular mechanisms including altered pro-survival signaling pathwa... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Laboratory based investigations into molecular mechanisms including altered pro-survival signaling pathways in RASMT and BRAFMT CRC Discovery of novel resistance mechanisms to therapy mechanisms in RASMT and BRAFMT CRC Innovative biomarker development using samples from RASMT and BRAFMT CRC patients | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research |
Dr Simon McDadeSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Transcription dysfunction in disease Functional genomics and integrative bioinformatics Identification of... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Transcription dysfunction in disease Functional genomics and integrative bioinformatics Identification of novel genomically informed treatment strategies | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research |
Dr Stephen McMahonSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Proton and ion relative biological effectiveness Genetic determinants of intrinsic radiosensitivity The i... Radiotherapy; Cancer; Mathematical Modelling; Individual Sensitivity; Personalised medicine |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Proton and ion relative biological effectiveness Genetic determinants of intrinsic radiosensitivity The impacts of intercellular communication on radiation responses Computational modelling of cancer responses | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research |
Dr Stuart McIntoshSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Improved understanding of tumour initiating events in BRCA mutation carriers Investigation and management... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Improved understanding of tumour initiating events in BRCA mutation carriers Investigation and management of breast cancer risk Development of treatment biomarkers in the pre-surgical setting | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research |
Dr Suneil JainSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesWe need biology, physics and clinical PhDs to work with our large team to analyse clinical trial information and samples with a view to identifying... |
We need biology, physics and clinical PhDs to work with our large team to analyse clinical trial information and samples with a view to identifying novel predictive and prognostic biomarkers for radiotherapy treatment in prostate cancer. | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research |
Dr Ultan PowerSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Respiratory syncytial virus biology, pathogenesis, and vaccines. Paramyxovirus vaccine vectors, in partic... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Respiratory syncytial virus biology, pathogenesis, and vaccines. Paramyxovirus vaccine vectors, in particular Sendai virus. Culture and exploitation of well-differentiated primary human airway epithelium cell cultures. | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Dr Vicky CoyleSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Cancer clinical trials Basic scientific and translational investigation of mechanisms of treatment resist... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Cancer clinical trials Basic scientific and translational investigation of mechanisms of treatment resistance | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research |
Dr Vikki O'NeillSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Discrete choice models Data analysis Longitudinal data Quantitative Methods Psychometrics |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Discrete choice models Data analysis Longitudinal data Quantitative Methods Psychometrics | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Public Health |
Dr Yvonne DombrowskiSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Encompass training in highly skilled laboratory techniques as well as in transferable skills. |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Encompass training in highly skilled laboratory techniques as well as in transferable skills. | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Dr. Bianca PlouffeSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of GPCR pharmacology and signalling, with an emphasis on: The spatial properties of GPCR signalling The stru... G protein-coupled receptors, pharmacology, cell signalling, signal transduction |
Open to PhD applications in the field of GPCR pharmacology and signalling, with an emphasis on: The spatial properties of GPCR signalling The structural determinants of allostery and biased GPCR signalling | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Dr. Gunnar N. SchroederSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Cellular microbiology of bacterial respiratory pathogens Functional genomics of bacterial virulence facto... microbiology, cell biology, biochemistry, infection, bacteria, host-pathogen interaction, virulence, innate immunity, antimicrobials, cellular microbiology, immunobiology, respiratory infection, opportunistic infection, healthy aging, immune modulation, macrophages, Legionella, Non-tuberculous Mycobacteria, chemical biology, proteases, glycobiology |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Cellular microbiology of bacterial respiratory pathogens Functional genomics of bacterial virulence factors Subversion of innate immune cells by infection Proteomics approaches to study signaling at the pathogen-host interface Discovery of new antimicrobials | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Dr. Lisa CrawfordSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Molecular mechanisms involved in dysregulation of the ubiquitin proteasome system in multiple myeloma Ide... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Molecular mechanisms involved in dysregulation of the ubiquitin proteasome system in multiple myeloma Identify opportunities for therapeutic intervention. | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research |
Dr. Ving Fai ChanSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Child eye health Low vision, vision impairment and blindness Eye health education Uncorrected refractive ... Child eye health, uncorrected refractive error, global eye health, optometry |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Child eye health Low vision, vision impairment and blindness Eye health education Uncorrected refractive error | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Public Health |
Prof Paul MoynaghSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of molecular, cellular, genetic and disease models of inflammation and inflammatory diseases |
Open to PhD applications in the field of molecular, cellular, genetic and disease models of inflammation and inflammatory diseases | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Professor Alan StittSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Harnessing ECFCs to repair choriocapillaris during geographic atrophy The role of the placental growth fa... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Harnessing ECFCs to repair choriocapillaris during geographic atrophy The role of the placental growth factor pathway in age-related retinal disease Metabolic plasticity of retinal cells in ischaemia and the potential to regulate physiological angiogenesis Identifying key molecular mechanisms underpinning ECFC dysfunction in diabetic microvascular disease. Development of vascular stem cell therapy for ischaemic retinopathy Combinatorial cell therapy for reversing tissue ischaemia The potential of iPS cell technology to understand mechanisms underpinning patient responsiveness to anti-VEGF agents for diabetic macular oedema | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Professor Augusto Azuara-BlancoSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Primary and secondary research on visual disorders |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Primary and secondary research on visual disorders | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Public Health |
Professor Bronagh BlackwoodSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Critical care studies that include studies conducted within and after ICU ICU survivorship Trial methodol... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Critical care studies that include studies conducted within and after ICU ICU survivorship Trial methodology studies | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Professor Christopher ScottSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Nanomedicine Antibody therapeutics Proteases and pancreatic cancer |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Nanomedicine Antibody therapeutics Proteases and pancreatic cancer | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research |
Professor Ciaran O'NeillSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Health economics |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Health economics | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Public Health |
Professor Cliff TaggartSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesTackling protease-mediated inflammation in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Protease-mediated inflammation in chronic lung disease The impact o... Innate Immunity, Viral and bacterial Infection, Respiratory Disease |
Tackling protease-mediated inflammation in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Protease-mediated inflammation in chronic lung disease The impact of CFTR modulators on the virome and viral-induced inflammation in early Cystic Fibrosis (CF) lung disease | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Professor Daniel LongleySchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Cancer biology Cell death Drug resistance |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Cancer biology Cell death Drug resistance | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research |
Professor David Gonzalez de CastroSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Developing clinical biomarker strategies in cancer Using comprehensive genomic approaches to detect DNA a... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Developing clinical biomarker strategies in cancer Using comprehensive genomic approaches to detect DNA alterations that can provide clinically meaningful diagnostic, prognostic or predictive information. | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research |
Professor Denise FitzgeraldSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Immunology Neuroscience Stem/Progenitor cell biology Tissue regeneration Neuroinflammation Demyelinating ... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Immunology Neuroscience Stem/Progenitor cell biology Tissue regeneration Neuroinflammation Demyelinating diseases | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Professor Frank KeeSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Life-course epidemiology and methods Complex public health interventions Decision sciences. |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Life-course epidemiology and methods Complex public health interventions Decision sciences. | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Public Health |
Professor Gerry GormleySchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Simulation based education Medical Education OSCEs |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Simulation based education Medical Education OSCEs | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Medical Education |
Professor Heping XuSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Immunology Cell and molecular biology Retinal pathophysiology Pharmacology |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Immunology Cell and molecular biology Retinal pathophysiology Pharmacology | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Professor Ian MillsSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Metabolic dysregulation/stress response signaling. |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Metabolic dysregulation/stress response signaling. | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research |
Professor Jayne WoodsideSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Nutrition Particularly dietary intervention studies Projects involving innovative dietary assessment Beha... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Nutrition Particularly dietary intervention studies Projects involving innovative dietary assessment Behaviour change interventions. | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Public Health |
Professor Joe O'SullivanSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Bone-seeking radionuclides in prostate cancer New therapeutics in CRPC Advanced radiotherapy in prostate ... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Bone-seeking radionuclides in prostate cancer New therapeutics in CRPC Advanced radiotherapy in prostate cancer Genomic stratification in prostate cancer | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research |
Professor Judy BradleySchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesProfessor Bradley is open to wide-ranging PhD candidates from a clinical or allied health professional or other therapy background. Her fields of i... bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, airway clearance, exercise and rehabilitation, methods of optimizing clinical trials and outcome assessment |
Professor Bradley is open to wide-ranging PhD candidates from a clinical or allied health professional or other therapy background. Her fields of interest include: Bronchiectasis Cystic Fibrosis Airway Clearance Exercise and rehabilitation Methods of optimizing clinical trials. Outcome assessment Previous research experience is desirable although not essential. | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Professor Karen McCloskeySchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Benign Malignant urolog Ion channels in health and disease |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Benign Malignant urolog Ion channels in health and disease | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research |
Professor Kevin M. PriseSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Optimization of bone-seeking radionuclides for targeted molecular radiotherapy Defining stem-cell mediate... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Optimization of bone-seeking radionuclides for targeted molecular radiotherapy Defining stem-cell mediated radioresistance in recurrent brain tumours Building a biological-based rationale for the use of particle-based radiotherapies Understanding Radiation-induced bystander and abscopal responses Defining Next generation laser-produced ion-beams for advanced radiotherapy | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research |
Professor Liam HeaneySchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Non-adherence in asthma Stratified Medicine / Personalised medicine Health informatics / Health economics |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Non-adherence in asthma Stratified Medicine / Personalised medicine Health informatics / Health economics | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Professor Lorcan McGarveySchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Neuroinflammation and airways disease Early life influences on adult respiratory health Cohort studies in... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Neuroinflammation and airways disease Early life influences on adult respiratory health Cohort studies in Early COPD Phase II/III Clinical trials in cough, asthma and COPD | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Professor Manuel Salto TellezSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Phenotype Genotype Cancer biomarker development from discovery to clinical adoption |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Phenotype Genotype Cancer biomarker development from discovery to clinical adoption | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research |
Professor Mary Frances McMullinSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Myeloproliferative neoplasms Investigation the causes of congenital erythrocytosis |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Myeloproliferative neoplasms Investigation the causes of congenital erythrocytosis | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research |
Professor Michael DonnellySchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Development and evaluation of health services and public health interventions Implementation science and ... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Development and evaluation of health services and public health interventions Implementation science and improvement science Integrated health and social services Service organization and delivery | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Public Health |
Professor Miguel A. ValvanoSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Molecular mechanisms of intrinsic multi-drug antibiotic resistance Biogenesis of the Gram-negative bacter... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Molecular mechanisms of intrinsic multi-drug antibiotic resistance Biogenesis of the Gram-negative bacterial outer membrane, especially lipopolysaccharide and cell wall peptidoglycan Cellular microbiology of opportunistic Gram-negative bacterial pathogens in phagocytic cells. | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Professor Mike ClarkeSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Investigate improving the quality and usefulness of trials and reviews Conduct health se... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Investigate improving the quality and usefulness of trials and reviews Conduct health services research more generally Conduct research relevant to humanitarian emergencies. | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Public Health |
Professor Nathan CongdonSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Strategies to correct and prevent myopia among children in low-resources areas of LMICs Measuring early o... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Strategies to correct and prevent myopia among children in low-resources areas of LMICs Measuring early outcomes in cataract surgery in underserved areas Improved care for complex diseases such as glaucoma and diabetic eye disease in rural Asia | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Public Health |
Professor Richard KennedySchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Characterisation of a molecular group in solid cancers that represents an innate immune response to DNA d... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Characterisation of a molecular group in solid cancers that represents an innate immune response to DNA damage through the STING pathway Development of a gene expression based biomarker panel that can identify pathways related to the hallmarks of cancer and guide patient therapy | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research |
Professor Tim CurtisSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field o Microvascular biology and disease Pharmacological Gene therapy-based approaches |
Open to PhD applications in the field o Microvascular biology and disease Pharmacological Gene therapy-based approaches | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Professor Tim HarrisonSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesNo current opportunities |
No current opportunities | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research |
Professor Tunde PetoSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Ophthalmic image analysis Diabetic retinopathy screening Epidemiology of eye diseases in different popula... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Ophthalmic image analysis Diabetic retinopathy screening Epidemiology of eye diseases in different populations around the world | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Public Health |
Dr Charlene McShaneSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesDr McShane is open to hearing from students and clinical trainees wishing to pursue PhD/MD/MPhil projects in: Cancer epidemiology Premalignant dis... |
Dr McShane is open to hearing from students and clinical trainees wishing to pursue PhD/MD/MPhil projects in: Cancer epidemiology Premalignant disease research including impact of receiving a pre-malignant diagnosis Early detection of cancer Cancer education/awareness Global health Data analysis Mixed-methods | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Public Health |
Dr John BusbySchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Severe asthma epidemiology Unwarranted geographic variation Social determinants of disease |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Severe asthma epidemiology Unwarranted geographic variation Social determinants of disease | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Public Health |
Dr Effie KostareliSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Epigenetic mechanisms in Leukaemia and Lymphoma BTK signalling and epigenetic regulation in autoimmune di... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Epigenetic mechanisms in Leukaemia and Lymphoma BTK signalling and epigenetic regulation in autoimmune disorders Epigenetic and transcriptional dynamics in immune cells upon infection | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Dr Bronwen ConnollySchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the fields of; Acute respiratory physiotherapy, and airway clearance in acute respiratory failure Rehabilitation in cr... |
Open to PhD applications in the fields of; Acute respiratory physiotherapy, and airway clearance in acute respiratory failure Rehabilitation in critical illness Recovery, long-term outcomes, and survivorship after critical illness Clinical trial methodology in complex rehabilitation interventions Core outcome sets | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Dr Helen ReidSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to co-supervisory opportunities involving General Practice, learning in healthcare contexts, across the range of health disciplines |
Open to co-supervisory opportunities involving General Practice, learning in healthcare contexts, across the range of health disciplines | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Medical Education |
Dr Ciaran MulhollandSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the fields of mental health in general, and most specifically applications relevant to fields of psychological trauma, ... |
Open to PhD applications in the fields of mental health in general, and most specifically applications relevant to fields of psychological trauma, psychosis, "at risk mental states". I also have experience of supervising studies in: Mental Health and Documentary Film; Medical Education Research: resilience training the impact of previous negative life experiences on mental well-being and resilience in medical and other students; Rural Mental Health; Social and Clinical History of Psychiatry. | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | |
Dr Grainne KearneySchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Critical qualitative methods, in particular Institutional Ethnography in Health Professions Education |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Critical qualitative methods, in particular Institutional Ethnography in Health Professions Education | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Medical Education |
Dr Michael WilliamsSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Conversation analysis based studies on healthcare or education Virtual reality in education Retinal vein ... Interaction. Technology. Retinal vein occlusion. |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Conversation analysis based studies on healthcare or education Virtual reality in education Retinal vein occlusion | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Medical Education |
Dr David CourtneySchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Virology RNA biology Biochemistry RNA influenza epitranscriptomics translation modifications virus |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Virology RNA biology Biochemistry | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Medical Education |
Dr Dessi MalinovaSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Immunology Immune cell biology antibody response, B cells, dendritic cells, endocytosis, antigen presentation, CRISPR/Cas9 |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Immunology Immune cell biology | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Medical Education |
Dr Gianni VirgiliSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesPhD project Avoiding research waste: addressing unit of analysis errors in trials and systematic reviews in Eyes and Vision - Clinicians and patien... vision, retinal disorders, systemateic reviews |
PhD project Avoiding research waste: addressing unit of analysis errors in trials and systematic reviews in Eyes and Vision - Clinicians and patients need access to up-to-date high quality research to make evidence-informed decisions about health care. Systematic reviews are a rigorous approach to identifying, appraising and synthesising the results of individual studies. Systematic review authors cannot always use all the data available in individual studies because of the way that studies are reported, including unit of analysis issues, leading to avoidable research waste. The aim of this proposal is to explore the nature and extent of unit of analysis errors in trials and systematic reviews in Eyes and Vision, investigate the impact on the results of systematic reviews and develop solutions and guidance for trialists and systematic review authors. This will be an important contribution to the quality of evidence in this field. Despite the fact that unit of analysis issues are widely acknowledged, an assessment of how common these concerns are in Eyes and Vision systematic reviews is lacking and few studies have been conducted in general. Thus, investigating the extent and the impact of errors concerning UAIs in trials and reviews is important to quantify the impact of this type of bias and minimise research waste. | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Public Health |
Dr Jon SilversidesSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Critical Care Sepsis Perioperative medicine Anaesthesia critical care, sepsis, ARDS, acute kidney injury, perioperative medicine, post-operative pulmonary complications, anaesthesia |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Critical Care Sepsis Perioperative medicine Anaesthesia | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Dr Selinda OrrSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Immunology Host pathogen interactions Fungal infections Host pathogen interactions, fungal infections, immunology |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Immunology Host pathogen interactions Fungal infections | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Dr Thomas WaterfieldSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Paediatric emergency medicine Paediatric infection Molecular diagnostics Biomarker discovery Clinical dec... pediatrics, paediatrics, infection, biomarkers, proteomics |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Paediatric emergency medicine Paediatric infection Molecular diagnostics Biomarker discovery Clinical decision tool derivation and validation | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Dr Danny McAuleySchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Basic science or clinical background. Major interest is Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Acute Respiratory Distrees Syndrome (ARDS); intenstive care; clinical trials; |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Basic science or clinical background. Major interest is Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Professor Christopher McCabeSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Early Health Technology Assessment Measurement and Valuation of Health Related Quality of Life Value of I... Cost effectiveness, Value of Information, Health Technology Assessment, Measurement and Valuation of Health, One Society, Innovation |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Early Health Technology Assessment Measurement and Valuation of Health Related Quality of Life Value of Information and analysis of uncertainty Design of innovative market access and reimbursement models for health technologies | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Public Health |
Dr Seyed Mehdi JafarnejadSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Cell and Molecular Biology Genetics Cancer Medicine Biochemistry Experimental Medicine RNA Biology mRNA translation, mRNA decay, Gene expression, Cancer Biology, micoRNA, RNA Biology |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Cell and Molecular Biology Genetics Cancer Medicine Biochemistry Experimental Medicine RNA Biology | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research |
Dr Stephanie CraigSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesDr Craig is interested to hear from students and clinical trainees who wish to pursue PhD/MD/MPhil projects using novel tissue hybridisation techno... Molecular pathology, image analysis, interdisciplinary science |
Dr Craig is interested to hear from students and clinical trainees who wish to pursue PhD/MD/MPhil projects using novel tissue hybridisation technologies and image analysis to support epidemiological research. | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research |
Dr Donna SmallSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Cancer biology Cancer immunology tumour microenvironment, enzymes, lung, endothelial cells, macrophages |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Cancer biology Cancer immunology | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research |
Dr Lynsey PattersonSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the field of Analytical communicable disease epidemiology, including vaccine preventable disease (vaccine uptake): und... communicable disease epidemiology; data science; data linkage; administrative data; vaccine uptake; vaccine hesitancy; AMR; antibiotics |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Analytical communicable disease epidemiology, including vaccine preventable disease (vaccine uptake): understanding risk factors, inequalities and outcomes; qualitative approaches to understanding human behaviour and infectious disease | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Public Health |
David A. CisnerosSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesAbout the project: Trillions of bacteria comprise the gut microbiome and contribute to human health by producing metabolites that travel to distant... microbiome, CRISPR-Cas, bacterial secretion, colorectal cancer |
About the project: Trillions of bacteria comprise the gut microbiome and contribute to human health by producing metabolites that travel to distant tissues such as the liver or brain. Therefore, the microbiome represents an innovative approach to develop new therapies. Our team studies how bacterial competition for nutrients and space shapes the biodiversity of the gut. This is important because gut biodiversity is a determinant of human health. Moreover, a few key species can affect biodiversity, by direct competition with other bacteria.Like Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, most microbiome bacteria contribute to homeostasis and contribute to reduce inflammation in the gut, but a few species have strains associated to colorectal cancer and chronic inflammation. In some cases, when in competition, the commensal (beneficial) strains can kill and eradicate the cancer-associated strains. We will study the genes participating in this process using state-of-the-art techniques such as microbiome sequencing and CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing. Ultimately, the results of this research should contribute to the design of strategies to better use the microbiome to reduce digestive tract cancer burden, which in the UK represents ~40,000 new cases per year with an economic cost of £17.1 billion.The successful candidate will acquire training in cell biology, microbiology, genome editing and high-throughput sequencing. The project should provide experience to pursue industrial or academic R&D in the new field of microbiome therapeutic biologicals, synthetic biology or biotechnology. | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Professor Alan SmythSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the fields of: Cystic fibrosis (respiratory infection and gastrointestinal problems) Evidence synthesis Patient engage... Cystic Fibrosis, Evidence Synthesis, Patient Engagement |
Open to PhD applications in the fields of: Cystic fibrosis (respiratory infection and gastrointestinal problems) Evidence synthesis Patient engagement to agree research priorities Global health | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Professor Jose BengoecheaSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesProf Bengoechea is keen to PhD applications from candidates with a basic or clinical background. We are particularly interested in dissecting the r... AMR, Klebsiella, Acinetobacter, bacterial virulence, innate immunity |
Prof Bengoechea is keen to PhD applications from candidates with a basic or clinical background. We are particularly interested in dissecting the role of the type VI secretion system in Klebsiella pneumoniae infection biology including the interaction with the gut microbiome. Other projects available refer to establishing the virrulence of different Klebsiella species including strains from sub Saharan Africa. Previous research experience is desirable although not essential. | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute For Experimental Medicine |
Dr Úna McMenaminSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to applications from students and clinical trainees in the areas of epidemiology and pharmacoepidemiology, specifically related to risk, prev... cancer, epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, risk factors, survival, premalignant conditions, systematic reviews |
Open to applications from students and clinical trainees in the areas of epidemiology and pharmacoepidemiology, specifically related to risk, prevention, early detection and survival of hormonally-driven cancers - particularly endometrial, breast, ovarian and prostate cancer, and associated pre-malignant conditions. | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Public Health |
Laura SmythSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the fields of: Genetic-epigenetic-transcriptomic association studies for kidney disease Multi-omic risk factors for c... aging, diabetes, epigenetics, kidney, methylation |
Open to PhD applications in the fields of: Genetic-epigenetic-transcriptomic association studies for kidney disease Multi-omic risk factors for common diseases with a focus in aging populations | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Public Health |
Dr Joe KaneSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesDr Kane is receptive to PhD applications from candidates with a basic science, medical science or clinical background, particularly in the fields ... mental health, dementia, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's disease, cognitive disorders |
Dr Kane is receptive to PhD applications from candidates with a basic science, medical science or clinical background, particularly in the fields of dementia and mental health. | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Centre for Public Health |
Ashleigh HamiltonSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesOpen to PhD applications in the fields of... Early onset cancers Molecular epidemiology Cancer survival Systematic review and meta-analyses Qualit... early-onset cancers, cancer epidemiology, cancer survival, systematic reviews, qualitative research |
Open to PhD applications in the fields of... Early onset cancers Molecular epidemiology Cancer survival Systematic review and meta-analyses Qualitative research Global health The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer diagnoses | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences |