Qualification Type: | PhD |
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Location: | Newcastle upon Tyne |
Funding for: | UK Students, EU Students, International Students |
Funding amount: | £19,237 - please see advert |
Hours: | Full Time |
Placed On: | 3rd October 2024 |
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Closes: | 18th October 2024 |
Reference: | BI088 |
Award summary
A 4-year PhD studentship position. 100% of home tuition fees paid and an annual stipend (living expenses) of £19,237. Also additional funding given to cover research costs and a 4 month period in exchange at Juntendo University in Japan. The position is funded by Alzheimer’s Research UK.
Overview
Interested in how the aging immune system may modify the progression of neurodegenerative diseases? The project will explore how somatic mutations carried by immune cells may influence the progression of Alzheimer’s disease - potentially leading to new therapeutic avenues for the disease.
Recently somatic mutations that occur within the bone marrow with age have been identified in association with both slower progression of Alzheimer’s disease and also reduced levels of neuropathology within the brain. How this occurs is unknown.
In this PhD studentship you will aim to understand whether and how these somatic mutations within immune cells may contribute to disease progression. To do this you will:
Number of awards: 1
Start date: 2/2/25
Award duration: 4 years
Sponsor: Alzheimer’s Research UK PhD Studentship
Supervisors: Dr. Michael Keogh, Prof Matt Collin, Dr Dan Erskine
Eligibility criteria
You must have, or expect to achieve, at least a 2:1 honours degree or international equivalent, in a subject relating to biomedical sciences, including immunology or genetics. Further qualification such as an MRes is advantageous.
How to apply
You must apply through the University’s Apply to Newcastle Portal. Once registered select ‘Create a Postgraduate Application’.
You then need to provide the following information in the ‘Further Questions’ section:
Contact details
Dr. Michael Keogh
Senior Clinical Fellow and Honorary Consultant Neurologist
michael.keogh@newcastle.ac.uk
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