Project Code
NMH27Ex HZhang
Project Type
Dry lab
Research Theme
Neuroscience and Mental Health
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Summary
How do the environments we live in influence how our brains age? This PhD will use the PROTECT study, a large UK online cohort with repeated cognitive assessments, to investigate whether long-term exposure to outdoor air pollution, heat and other environmental exposure are associated with cognitive decline in later life. The student will link environmental exposure data to longitudinal cognitive and health outcomes, identify vulnerable groups, and explore how different exposure windows shape results. The project offers training in exposure science, environmental epidemiology, cognitive ageing, and longitudinal data analysis.
Can the project be completed part time?
Yes
Lead Supervisor
Dr Hanbin Zhang
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University Affiliation
University of Exeter
