Zoe LartigauUsing genome sequencing to find the cause of undiagnosed rare conditions affecting bowel, heart, lung or brain in adults
Using genome sequencing to find the cause of undiagnosed rare conditions affecting bowel, heart, lung or brain in adults
About the Project In the UK, a rare condition is one that affects fewer than 1/2000 people. Around 70% of rare conditions have a genetic cause (ie are caused by … Read More Read More
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Anges SheltonInvestigating Dietary Approaches to Improve Muscle Health
Investigating Dietary Approaches to Improve Muscle Health
About the Project The maintenance of good muscles health provides a key aspect of general health. Reduced muscle health is associated with both ageing and a range of diseases. In … Read More Read More
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Tiffany WilliamsMechanisms regulating blood stem cell self-renewal and differentiation
Mechanisms regulating blood stem cell self-renewal and differentiation
About the Project Project Overview The Wilkinson research group focuses on the biology and translational applications of blood-forming haematopoietic stem cells (HSCs). Self-renewing multipotent HSCs are a rare but incredibly … Read More Read More
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Rodrigo OsorioMolecular reclassification of the spectrum of Alzheimer’s disease: Multi-omic, multi-modal models for diagnosis, risk stratification and prognosis prediction
Molecular reclassification of the spectrum of Alzheimer’s disease: Multi-omic, multi-modal models for diagnosis, risk stratification and prognosis prediction
About the Project Commercial partner: CFDX Ltd Neurodegenerative diseases are the 7th leading cause of death globally, and the number one cause of mortality in the UK. The lack of … Read More Read More
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Daisy LyMRC DiMeN Doctoral Training Partnership: Mitonuclear Genetic Interactions and disease: From genetic predisposition to disease mechanisms
MRC DiMeN Doctoral Training Partnership: Mitonuclear Genetic Interactions and disease: From genetic predisposition to disease mechanisms
About the Project Optimal cellular function relies on the ongoing cooperation between nuclear DNA (nDNA) and mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). When this cooperation is disrupted by genetic variants in either genome, … Read More Read More
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Antonio SanchezChina Scholarship Council: How does Dysregulated Protein Kinase Signalling Cause Human Neurodevelopmental Disorders?
China Scholarship Council: How does Dysregulated Protein Kinase Signalling Cause Human Neurodevelopmental Disorders?
About the Project The overarching goal of this project is to identify and characterise protein kinase signalling pathways that are disrupted in human neurodevelopmental disorders. This research will uncover new … Read More Read More
Categories:Funded PhD- Multivariate, longitudinal and cross-cultural exploration of the effects of becoming a parent on mental health and wellbeing in modern society
Funded PhD- Multivariate, longitudinal and cross-cultural exploration of the effects of becoming a parent on mental health and wellbeing in modern society
About the Project There are significant moments of transition in life, such as entering the workforce, becoming a parent, bereavement, menopause, and retirement. Good wellbeing can help to protect individuals … Read More Read More
Categories:AZ funded non-clinical PhD Studentship (Fixed Term) in Partitioning the genetic effects of obesity on future comorbidity risks
AZ funded non-clinical PhD Studentship (Fixed Term) in Partitioning the genetic effects of obesity on future comorbidity risks
About the Project Applications are invited for 4-year PhD studentship (starting October 2025) based in the University of Cambridge's Cardiovascular Epidemiology Unit and the new AstraZeneca Discovery Centre at Cambridge. … Read More Read More
Categories:Phenome wide association studies of the human leukocyte antigen region
Phenome wide association studies of the human leukocyte antigen region
About the Project The Wellcome Trust Programme is offering 1 UK-funded place to start in January 2025. The successful candidate will join a cohort of seven other students on the … Read More Read More
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