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Metabolism, Diabetes and Its Complications – (Ph.D.)

Cardiff University

Cardiff School of Medicine
Annual Tuition Fee: ≈ € 3,970 - ≈ € 14,835 (non-EEA)
Location: Cardiff / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴
Duration: 36 months Start Date: January, April, July, October
Educational Form:
  • Academic PhD
Education Variants:
  • Parttime
  • Fulltime
Location flexibility:
  • Primarily at University
Project type:
  • Open PhD programme
Languages: English 
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Location of Cardiff University

Research opportunities are available in the broad areas of metabolism, diabetes and its complications.

* The metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance and control of adipocyte precursor cell differentiation
* Diabetes mellitus-epidemiology and natural history
* Aetiology of diabetic nephropathy
* Investigation of new treatments for type 1 and type 2 diabetes
* Aetiology of impaired wound healing in diabetes
* Aetiology of low bone mineral density in diabetes
* Regulation of body composition

In addition there are several areas of particular strength (listed below) provided by participants of the group in collaboration with other IRGs within the School of Medicine or research groups within Cardiff University.

* Tissue engineering (CITER)
* Extracellular matrix (CITER)
* Nephrology (I4)
* The aetiology, diagnosis and management of pituitary tumours (Cancer)
* Aetiology of low mineral density and osteonecrosis in childhood ALL (Cancer)
* Physiological and pathophysiological effects of hormones on vascular function (Cardiology)
* Thyroid autoimmunity, thyroid disease and pregnancy, thyroid eye disease (I4)


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Requirements

Suitable for graduates in medicine or a biological science.

Applicants should possess a minimum of an upper second class Honours degree, Masters degree, or equivalent in a relevant subject. In some cases, a medical degree and GMC registration and/or relevant professional qualifications or experience are required.

Additional Requirements

Minimal degree required: Master's degree
Minimal amount of work experience Not specified

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