Project Code MRCNMH25Ca John Research Theme Neuroscience and Mental Health Project Summary Download Summary Maternal depression and anxiety are highly common in pregnancy and associated with a negative effect on the child’s social and language skills. This PhD will test…
Building the evidence around risks and actions on thunderstorm asthma
Project Code MRCPHS25Ex Wheeler Research Theme Population Health Sciences Project Summary Download Summary This project will focus on strengthening evidence to inform action on the emergent phenomenon of thunderstorm asthma. This refers to episodes of increased incidence of asthma exacerbations…
iCASE: Greening Minds and Bodies: Assessing the physical, psychological and environmental impacts of a plant-based diet intervention
Project Code MRCPHS25Ex Torquati Research Theme Population Health Sciences Project Summary Download Summary Are you passionate about the intersection of health, sustainability, and behaviour change? Join our cutting-edge research project to learn interdisciplinary skills and drive real-world change! This project…
“You must be on your period”: using smartphones and wearables to study changes in mental wellbeing throughout the menstrual cycle
Project Code MRCPHS25Ex Sharp Research Theme Population Health Sciences Project Summary Download Summary The menstrual cycle can influence mental wellbeing for a variety of biological and psychosocial reasons, but high-quality data are lacking. This is an exciting opportunity to work…
Understanding Muscle Growth Responses to Nutrition in Adult Survivors of Childhood Acute lymphoblastic Leukaemia
Project Code MRCPHS25Ex Revuelta Iniesta Research Theme Population Health Sciences Project Summary Download Summary Survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) experience premature frailty and muscle atrophy. Muscle protein synthesis is crucial for muscle growth and is mainly stimulated by…
Development of guidelines and resources to encourage and support exercise in pregnant women with pre-existing Type 2 Diabetes
Project Code MRCPHS25Ex Pulsford Research Theme Population Health Sciences Project Summary Download Summary A physically active pregnancy including regular exercise reduces pregnancy complications in women with pre-existing type 2 diabetes (T2D) and supports the health of mother and baby, but…
An integrated hydro-epidemiological approach to prevent and mitigate water-related zoonotic diseases leveraging nature-based solutions
Project Code MRCPHS25Ex Panici Research Theme Population Health Sciences Project Summary Download Summary Waterborne zoonotic diseases, such as Cryptosporidium, E.coli, and Leptospira are a serious threat to drinking water safety, especially in rural, farm-dominated lands. Nature-based solutions (NbS) in hydrology…
Using big data to explore how hot flushes and poor sleep contribute to women’s health after menopause
Project Code MRCPHS25Ex Murray Research Theme Population Health Sciences Project Summary Download Summary Vasomotor symptoms (hot flushes and night sweats) and sleep problems are commonly reported by women going through the menopause. Their relationship is unclear but both are linked…
Exploring the feasibility and efficacy of an aerobic exercise intervention in improving dietary self-regulation in adolescents and young adults
Project Code MRCPHS25Ex Lowe Research Theme Population Health Sciences Project Summary Download Summary Adolescents are the largest consumers of ultra-processed calorie-dense foods of any other age group. This is of concern, as diet quality can impact the development of the…
Understanding genetic modifiers of obesity and metabolic disease
Project Code MRCPHS25Ex Hawkes Research Theme Population Health Sciences Project Summary Download Summary A person’s health is influenced by their socioeconomic status, smoking and other behavioural and environmental factors, as well as their genetic make-up. Some genetic variants directly affect…