Jeremy HuntIdentifying age-related extracellular microenvironment in dental tissues
Identifying age-related extracellular microenvironment in dental tissues
About the Project Periodontal disease is the sixth most globally prevalent age-related disease and a leading cause of tooth loss, significantly impacting quality of life and healthy ageing. According to … Read More Read More
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Leandro OliveiraDevelopment of nano-formulation strategies to enhance the therapeutic potential of host defence peptides for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (Project ID SAS0208)
Development of nano-formulation strategies to enhance the therapeutic potential of host defence peptides for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (Project ID SAS0208)
About the Project A fully funded 3-year PhD studentship is available for drug discovery research on Host Defence Peptides (HDPs) at Edinburgh Napier University (ENU). This multidisciplinary project is a … Read More Read More
Categories:MRes – Is self-paced performance the key to normalising intensity of interval training across individuals? (Project ID SAS0206)
MRes – Is self-paced performance the key to normalising intensity of interval training across individuals? (Project ID SAS0206)
About the Project High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a widely employed training methodology known for its effectiveness in improving cardiorespiratory and metabolic fitness, ultimately leading to increased exercise capacity (Buchheit … Read More Read More
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Jim TaylorThe epigenomic, transcriptional and diagnostic architecture of neurodevelopmental disorders caused by exposure to maternal infection
The epigenomic, transcriptional and diagnostic architecture of neurodevelopmental disorders caused by exposure to maternal infection
About the Project 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 … Read More Read More
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Aly HillMusculoskeletal Ageing and Inflammation Research
Musculoskeletal Ageing and Inflammation Research
About the Project We are seeking talented, motivated students with a passion for research in musculoskeletal ageing and chronic inflammatory diseases (e.g., osteoarthritis and sarcopenia) to join the Musculoskeletal Ageing … Read More Read More
Categories:Using microRNA inhibitors to boost GABAergic inhibition as a genetic therapy for epilepsy
Using microRNA inhibitors to boost GABAergic inhibition as a genetic therapy for epilepsy
About the Project Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disease characterised by recurrent spontaneous seizures and cognitive co-morbidities. Current small molecule approaches to treating epilepsy are ineffective in a significant portion … Read More Read More
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Amalie JohannsenStructural and functional analysis of the protein complexes which regulate cell fate decisions to identify novel cancer therapies
Structural and functional analysis of the protein complexes which regulate cell fate decisions to identify novel cancer therapies
About the Project Whether a cell dies or not has profound consequences on health and disease. In healthy tissue, cells that acquire high levels of genetic damage are safely removed … Read More Read More
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Helen Jacobs-LewissDelivery and misdelivery of outer membrane proteins to the BAM complex using cryoEM
Delivery and misdelivery of outer membrane proteins to the BAM complex using cryoEM
About the Project The BAM complex folds membrane proteins into the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria, proteins whose functions are essential for bacterial viability, pathogenicity and virulence. Targeting OMP biogenesis … Read More Read More
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Rebecca Shepherd4-year PhD Studentship: The Role of Amyloid Precursor Protein in Prostate Cancer: Lessons Learnt from Alzheimer's Disease
4-year PhD Studentship: The Role of Amyloid Precursor Protein in Prostate Cancer: Lessons Learnt from Alzheimer's Disease
About the Project Prostate cancer(PCa) remains the second most common cancer and the fifth leading cause of cancer death among men worldwide[1]. Whilst current therapies have led to improvements in … Read More Read More
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Jing(静) WangUnravelling the Intricacies of Stress Hormone Regulation
Unravelling the Intricacies of Stress Hormone Regulation
About the Project Project Overview: The proopiomelanocortin (POMC) pathway is a crucial signaling cascade involved in regulating various physiological processes, including our response to stress, metabolism, immune function, and pigmentation. … Read More Read More
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