Project Code MRCPHS24Ex Jackson Research Theme Population Health Sciences Full Project Description Please download the below document for a full project description and to see the full supervisory team. Summary Offering genetic testing only to those with a family history…
Integrative analysis of whole genomes and transcriptomes from multiple cell types in rare disease patients
Project Code MRCPHS24Ex Frontini Research Theme Population Health Sciences Full Project Description Please download the below document for a full project description and to see the full supervisory team. Summary The use of Whole-Genome Sequencing increased the diagnostic yield for…
Understanding how ethnic differences may influence diabetes diagnosis and control in pregnancy
Project Code MRCPHS24Ex Freathy Research Theme Population Health Sciences Full Project Description Please download the below document for a full project description and to see the full supervisory team. Summary When diabetes occurs in pregnancy, monitoring of maternal glucose is…
Investigating the epigenetic component of insulin secretion disorders
Project Code MRCPHS24Ex Dempster Research Theme Population Health Sciences Full Project Description Please download the below document for a full project description and to see the full supervisory team. Summary During this PhD, you will use innovative bioinformatic techniques to…
Characterising “immunometabolic” depression in young people
Project Code MRCPHS24Ca Rice Research Theme Population Health Sciences Full Project Description Please download the below document for a full project description and to see the full supervisory team. Summary Early-onset depression (by the early 20s) it is associated with…
Calcium signalling in In-Vitro Fertilization: developing a non-invasive diagnostic tool using mathematical modelling and data analysis
Project Code MRCPHSCa Kaouri Research Theme Population Health Sciences Full Project Description Please download the below document for a full project description and to see the full supervisory team. Summary In-Vitro Fertilization is the primary treatment of infertility, with ~2.5…
Investigating the role of dietary fructose in the development of early-onset colorectal cancer
Project Code MRCPHS24Br Vincent Research Theme Population Health Sciences Full Project Description Please download the below document for a full project description and to see the full supervisory team. Summary Alarmingly, the incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) is increasing…
Investigating cause-specific hospitalisations among people living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy
Project Code MRCPHS24Br Trickey Research Theme Population Health Sciences Full Project Description Please download the below document for a full project description and to see the full supervisory team. Summary This project aims to investigate rates of hospitalisations due to…
Using genetics to understand mental health outcomes in children from a clinical birth cohort
Project Code MRCPHS24Br Stergiakouli Research Theme Population Health Sciences Full Project Description Please download the below document for a full project description and to see the full supervisory team. Summary This project will provide in-depth training in genetic epidemiology, childhood…
Exploring the interplay and mechanisms between sleep, circadian rhythms and physical activity for improved physical and mental health
Project Code MRCPHS24Br Richmond Research Theme Population Health Sciences Full Project Description Please download the below document for a full project description and to see the full supervisory team. Summary Understanding the interplay between physical activity and sleep is important…