Optimising uptake and personalisation of digital health interventions for under-served groups: a case study with the Drink Less app

Project Code MRCPHS26Br Garnett Project Type Dry lab Research Theme Population Health Science Project Summary Download Summary Digital interventions can play a large role in improving public health but we need to boost their uptake and effectiveness among under-served groups…

Investigating the relationship between neurodevelopmental and anxiety disorders across development.

Project Code MRCPHS26Br Howe Project Type Dry lab Research Theme Population Health Science Project Summary Download Summary Mental health difficulties, such as anxiety, are common in young people with neurodevelopmental disorders, including Attention-Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder.…

Under pressure: Investigating the role of breast density and tissue mechanics in breast cancer development

Project Code MRCPHS26Br Lloyd-Lewis Project Type Wet lab Research Theme Population Health Science Project Summary Download Summary A high breast mammographic density is a major risk factor for breast cancer, yet the underlying molecular mechanisms remain unclear. In this interdisciplinary…

Breaking the Habit: Designing and Evaluating Behavioural Interventions to Reduce Vaping Dependence and Support Cessation

Project Code MRCPHS26Br Maynard Project Type Dry lab Research Theme Population Health Science Project Summary Download Summary Vaping is often characterised by habitual, almost automatic use, with many users feeling the vape is constantly in their hand. This can lead…

Predicting adverse pregnancy outcomes using statistical and machine learning approaches

Project Code MRCPHS26Br Millard Project Type Dry lab Research Theme Population Health Science Project Summary Download Summary There are multiple adverse events or health outcomes that can occur during pregnancy or shortly after birth such as emergency caesarean section, pre-term…

Exploring the epigenetic links between genes, environment and health

Project Code MRCPHS26Br Min Project Type Dry lab Research Theme Population Health Science Project Summary Download Summary How do cells respond to environmental exposures? How do these exposures interact with genetic factors to influence disease risk? This PhD project investigates…

Exploring mechanisms that could cause harm from vaping

Project Code MRCPHS26Br Richmond Project Type Dry lab Research Theme Population Health Science Project Summary Download Summary Although e-cigarettes have not been available long enough to assess their long-term effects, evidence suggests vaping may cause harm, especially in those who…

Shining a light on the un-common to identify novel health risk-factors

Project Code MRCPHS26Br Nivard Project Type Dry lab Research Theme Population Health Science Project Summary Download Summary Complex traits such as body mass index and height are influenced by a mixture of genetic and environmental factors. By first predicting what…

Determining jaw joint mechanics by characterising shape, genetics and material properties in wild type and mutant zebrafish

Project Code MRCPHS26Br Rayfield Project Type Wet lab Research Theme Population Health Science Project Summary Download Summary This project explores how joints respond to mechanical forces throughout life, using zebrafish as a model to understand joint ageing and degeneration. By…