Project Code PHS27Br Sanderson Project Type Dry lab Research Theme Population Health Science Project Summary Download Summary Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of ill health in later life. However, development of this disease is likely to be influenced by…
Using genetics to understand neurodevelopmental outcomes in children born with cleft from a clinical birth cohort
Project Code PHS27Br Stergiakouli Project Type Dry lab Research Theme Population Health Science Project Summary Download Summary This project will provide in-depth training in genetic epidemiology, neurodevelopmental disorders, cohort studies and cleft. The student will have the opportunity to develop…
Investigating the relationship between neurodevelopmental and anxiety conditions across development
Project Code PHS27Br 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 conditions (NDCs), including Attention-Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) and autism. However,…
Modelling the impact of homelessness and related social exclusions on health in the UK
Project Code PHS27Br Stone Project Type Dry lab Research Theme Population Health Science Project Summary Download Summary Homelessness is an increasing problem which is associated with considerable health harms. Homelessness overlaps with other forms of social exclusion, such as incarceration…
Menstrual health and intersectional inequalities: a mixed methods study
Project Code PHS27Br Tinner Project Type Dry lab Research Theme Population Health Science Project Summary Download Summary Menstrual symptoms and wellbeing are shaped not only by biology, but also by social inequalities. Experiences of pain, mood changes, fatigue, mental health…
Who Infects Whom? Probabilistic Modelling of Malaria Transmission
Project Code PHS27Br Unwin Project Type Dry lab Research Theme Population Health Science Project Summary Download Summary This project offers an exciting opportunity to tackle a global health challenge using cutting‑edge statistical and computational methods such as Hawkes Processes. You…
Adaptive Virtual-Reality Exergaming for Physical and Cognitive Health in Older Adults
Project Code PHS27Ca Al-Amri Project Type Dry lab Research Theme Population Health Science Project Summary Download Summary Can virtual reality help older adults maintain physical and cognitive function? This project will develop and test SPIN‑VR, an interactive exercise game that…
Understanding how GLP-1 (Ozempic-type) medications may shape everyday social and economic decisions
Project Code PHS27Ex Fornwagner Project Type Dry lab Research Theme Population Health Science Project Summary Download Summary Ozempic and Mounjaro (semaglutide and tirzepatide)—GLP-1 receptor agonists originally developed for diabetes—are now increasingly used for weight loss, with millions of people prescribed…
Cravings, Cycles, and Moods: Tracking the link between Diet and Women’s Health with AI and Smartphones
Project Code PHS27Ex Lawrence Project Type Dry lab Research Theme Population Health Science Project Summary Download Summary Are you passionate about womenʼs health and behaviour change? Join our cutting-edge research project examining the relationship between diet, mental health and well-being,…
Advancing Bayesian machine learning methods for precision medicine applications in Type 2 diabetes
Project Code PHS27Ex McKinley Project Type Dry lab Research Theme Population Health Science Project Summary Download Summary It is well-known that the efficacy of treatments for a specific disease or condition can vary across individuals, so that in settings where…