Rebecca Shepherd4-year PhD Studentship: Synthesizing evidence on different outcome scales: development of mapping methods for continuous outcome data in meta-analysis
4-year PhD Studentship: Synthesizing evidence on different outcome scales: development of mapping methods for continuous outcome data in meta-analysis
About the Project Evidence synthesis techniques are used to combine data from multiple medical trials to compare different treatment options for the same condition. The results of these analyses are … Read More Read More
Categories:4-year PhD Studentship: Modelling and economic evaluation of Hepatitis B virus elimination in Georgia
4-year PhD Studentship: Modelling and economic evaluation of Hepatitis B virus elimination in Georgia
About the Project A national serosurvey in Georgia in 2015 identified that the chronic prevalence of Hepatitis C virus (HCV) in adults in the country was 5.4%, and chronic infection … Read More Read More
Categories:4-year PhD Studentship: Exploring Parkinson’s disease subtypes using data driven approaches applied to prospective cohorts
4-year PhD Studentship: Exploring Parkinson’s disease subtypes using data driven approaches applied to prospective cohorts
About the Project Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterised by a wide range of motor and non-motor features, for which there is no known cause. There is large … Read More Read More
Categories:4-year PhD Studentship: Prevalence of stigma, discrimination and violence among people who inject drugs globally and their impact on HIV and hepatitis C infection
4-year PhD Studentship: Prevalence of stigma, discrimination and violence among people who inject drugs globally and their impact on HIV and hepatitis C infection
About the Project People who inject drugs have one of the highest risks of HIV and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, and are one of the most vulnerable populations in … Read More Read More
Categories:4-year PhD Studentship: Quantifying prognosis in the current era of antiretroviral therapy among persons with HIV in Europe and North America across different HIV acquisition route groups
4-year PhD Studentship: Quantifying prognosis in the current era of antiretroviral therapy among persons with HIV in Europe and North America across different HIV acquisition route groups
About the Project In Europe and North America, prognosis for persons with HIV (PWHIV) has improved since the introduction of combined antiretroviral in 1996[1]. There has been considerable research into … Read More Read More
Categories:4-year PhD Studentship: Optimal management and follow up of patients after coeliac disease diagnosis: evidence synthesis and routine data analysis
4-year PhD Studentship: Optimal management and follow up of patients after coeliac disease diagnosis: evidence synthesis and routine data analysis
About the Project Coeliac disease (CD) is caused by a reaction to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Gluten containing foods trigger a range of symptoms in … Read More Read More
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Jim TaylorDrug repurposing for the treatment of aspergillosis
Drug repurposing for the treatment of aspergillosis
About the Project The mould Aspergillus fumigatus was classified by the WHO as a critical priority pathogen in 2022. It causes a spectrum of invasive, allergic and chronic disease. It … Read More Read More
Categories:4-year PhD Studentship: Metabolomic characterisation of adiposity across the life course
4-year PhD Studentship: Metabolomic characterisation of adiposity across the life course
About the Project There is evidence that adiposity, measured by body mass index (BMI), causally influences a range of health outcomes, but little understanding of the mechanisms driving BMI effects. … Read More Read More
Categories:4-year PhD Studentship: Using supermarket loyalty cards data to study dietary patterns associated with known risk factors for cancer
4-year PhD Studentship: Using supermarket loyalty cards data to study dietary patterns associated with known risk factors for cancer
About the Project The incidence of early-onset cancer has surged by nearly 80% since 1990, with high and middle-income countries, including the UK, experiencing the most significant increase. Dietary choices … Read More Read More
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Niels MadsenDevelopment and validation of the Epilepsy-Heart syndrome: a focus on ictal asystole and developing evidence-based national consensus guidelines
Development and validation of the Epilepsy-Heart syndrome: a focus on ictal asystole and developing evidence-based national consensus guidelines
About the Project An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a PhD student interested in cardiovascular science, neuroscience (or cardiology and neurology) and health data science to help us develop … Read More Read More
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