PhD Biomedical Sciences

2 weeks ago

Devon, United Kingdom University of Plymouth Full time

DoS: Dr Eve Kelland )

2nd Supervisor: Professor David Parkinson )

Applications are invited for a three-year PhD studentship. The studentship will start on 1st October 2024.

Project Description

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a complex neurological disorder with an unknown aetiology and multifaceted pathophysiology. Whilst understanding and therapeutics within this field have been substantial and have improved the lives of many individuals living with MS, there is still an unmet need for interventions that can either protect or repair the nervous system. To develop appropriate therapies that can meet this challenge it is vital that we understand the pathological events following injury and the responses initiated during repair. Our research studies have been focused on components of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) and have provided significant supporting data to suggest that Mas receptor activation, via therapeutic application of angiotensin 1-7, can provide protection and promote repair following demyelinating injury. However, these studies do not shed light on the role of Mas following a demyelinating injury, whether Mas may have a role in repair and why Mas is expressed on oligodendrocyte lineage cells. Recent research in non-CNS fields of study have suggested that Mas expression is upregulated following injury and may serve to protect or restore damaged tissue.

For this MS Society awarded Ph.D. studentship the project is centred on determining the kinetics and importance of the Mas receptor in response to myelin damage. The project will use both invivo animal models and human adult tissue samples and will utilize a broad range of experimental methodologies including immunohistochemistry, fluorescence and electron microscopy and Western Blot.

Eligibility

Applicants should have a first or upper second class honours degree in an appropriate subject or a relevant Masters qualification.

The studentship is supported for 3 years and includes full Home tuition fees plus a stipend of £18, / /25 TBC). The studentship will only fully fund those applicants who are eligible for Home fees with relevant qualifications. Applicants normally required to cover International fees will have to cover the difference between the Home and the International tuition fee rates approximately £12,697 per annum 2023/24 rate (2024/25 rate TBC).

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum English requirements for the programme, IELTS Academic score of 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each component test area) or equivalent.

NB: The studentship is supported for three years of the four-year registration period. The fourth year is a self-funded 'writing-up' year.

If you wish to discuss this project further informally, please contact Dr Eve Kelland ).

To apply for this position please click the Apply button above.

Please clearly state the name of the studentship that you are applying for on the top of your personal statement.

Please see here for a list of supporting documents to upload with your application.

For more information on the admissions process generally, please visit our How to Apply for a Research Degree webpage or contact the Doctoral College.

The closing date for applications on Friday 14th June 2024 at 15:00. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview shortly after the deadline.

The studentship is supported for 3 years and includes full Home tuition fees plus a stipend

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