Project Code MRCNMH26Ex Ruth Project Type Dry lab Research Theme Neuroscience and Mental Health Project Summary Download Summary We will use ‘big data’ genomic analyses to investigate the genetics and neuroscience underlying oestrogen-related traits. For example, lower oestrogen following menopause…
Functional analysis of novel rare coding variants for schizophrenia using zebrafish
Project Code MRCNMH26Ex Ryu Project Type Wet lab Research Theme Neuroscience and Mental Health Project Summary Download Summary Schizophrenia is a severe psychiatric disorder with debilitating effects on a patient’s quality of life. Because current medications do not work well,…
Exploiting novel lipid binding proteins to tackle neurological disorders
Project Code MRCNMH26Ex Schrader Project Type Wet lab Research Theme Neuroscience and Mental Health Project Summary Download Summary Successful applicants will join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary research project at the forefront of molecular cell biology, neurobiology, and lipid biochemistry. This cutting-edge…
“You must be on your period”: using smartphones and wearables to study changes in mental wellbeing throughout the menstrual cycle
Project Code MRCNMH26Ex Sharp Project Type Dry lab Research Theme Neuroscience and Mental Health 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…
Severe mental illness, brain iron and adverse metabolic consequences
Project Code MRCNMH26Ex Tyrrell Project Type Dry lab Research Theme Neuroscience and Mental Health Project Summary Download Summary This exciting PhD combines big data and genetics to understand the role of brain iron in metabolic psychiatry. This is important has…
Unlocking a new neuroimmune strategy to treat Alzheimer’s disease
Project Code MRCNMH26Ex Witton Project Type Wet lab Research Theme Population Health Science Project Summary Download Summary Microglia are the brain’s resident immune cells. The latest research suggests that, alongside conventional molecular signals, microglia function is also influenced by certain…
Unraveling Moral Injury in Eating Disorders in Young Adults
Project Code MRCNMH26Ex Zasiekina Project Type Dry lab Research Theme Neuroscience and Mental Health Project Summary Download Summary Are you interested in how mental health, moral experiences, and brain function are connected? Join our exciting PhD project and develop advanced…
Unveiling the Journey from Action Potential to Behaviour: Exploring Dopamine and Acetylcholine in Health and Disease
Project Code MRCNMH26Ex Zhang Project Type Wet lab Research Theme Neuroscience and Mental Health Project Summary Download Summary How does the brain’s dopamine system drive learning, memory, and motivation? And what goes wrong in diseases like Parkinson’s? This project will…
Maternal anxiety and language delays in children – both outcomes of the same epigenetic alteration?
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…
Characterising a new neuroimmune pathway to treat Alzheimer’s disease
Project Code MRCNMH25Ex Witton Research Theme Neuroscience & Mental Health Project Summary Download Summary Microglia are brain-resident immune cells. Alongside conventional molecular signals, the latest research suggests that specific patterns of brain activity can control microglia function. We have found…