GW4 BioMed2 MRC DTP studentships centre around four strategic research themes that characterise the programme. Read more about them on the pages below:
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Cross-Cutting Themes
The cross-cutting theme covers four key areas: Data Science, Interdisciplinarity, Reproducibility and Integrity, and Translation and Innovation.
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Infection, Immunity Antimicrobial Resistance and Repair
IIAR aims to improves the diagnosis, prevention, treatment of autoimmune and infectious diseases, cancers, and co-morbidities, while addressing microbial resistance and fostering clinical innovations.
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Neuroscience and Mental Health
The NMH theme investigates brain and CNS disorders, studying genetics, biological mechanisms, interventions, and behavioral changes.
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Population Health Sciences
PHS theme studies the causes of disease and health behaviors, aiming to improve population health through interventions and research implementation.