Project Code MRCPHS26Br Corbin Project Type Dry lab Research Theme Population Health Science Project Summary Download Summary This project aims to better understand obesity, a disease whose prevalence continues to rise worldwide despite local, national and international strategies to tackle…
Modelling the epidemiological impact of HIV prophylaxis on a backdrop of social, cultural, and behavioural complexity
Project Code MRCPHS26Br Fraser Project Type Dry lab Research Theme Population Health Science Project Summary Download Summary This project would suit someone with a STEM background wanting to apply their talents to one of the most current challenges in global…
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.…
Mental health and wellbeing at the menopause transition
Project Code MRCPHS26Br Joinson Project Type Dry lab Research Theme Population Health Science Project Summary Download Summary The menopause transition is a period of increased risk of mental health problems, but there is poor understanding of the reasons for this…
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…