Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Neurogenetics and Inflammation)
STEM Course
3 years
Full Time
Field of Study:
- Chronic pain affects 60-80% of patients with ParkinsonÕs Disease (PD). While the underlying cause is not known, some have suggested that it may be due to mobility problems including rigidity, reduced joint movements and poor posture. As a result, treatment options are limited and it is considered one of the most disabling symptoms of the illness.
- We have recently identified a number of genes to be strongly associated with pain in PD and biological pathway analysis has revealed specific inflammatory pathways that are likely to play a central role. Depression is the most common psychological disorder in ParkinsonÕs and a recent longitudinal study demonstrated a significant positive correlation between pain and depression in PD. It is therefore encouraging that we indeed see that pain is highly correlated with depression.
- This PhD will further investigate these findings by establishing the links between pain, depression and the immune system in PD.
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Important Dates
University allocates places on a first-come, first-served basis, so students are recommended to apply as early as possible.
Tuition Fees
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Requirements:
- Applicants should complete a bachelor’s degree or masters degree in relevant subject
- Official transcripts of all the previous academic experience
- Students should provide evidence of previous research experience
English Language Requirements:
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 minimum overall with minimum of 5.5 in each subskill
- PTE Academic: Atleast 69 overall with minimum of 59 in communicative skills
- TOEFL IBT: minimum 90 overall with scores of 17 in writing, 17 in listening, 18 in reading and 20 for speaking
Indian Student Specific Requirements:
- A minimum of 55-60% in bachelors degree and masters degree
- Previous experience in research work
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Commonwealth Rutherford Fellowship | Scholarship per student£ 3,105/Yr$3,105 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Monica Cole Research Grant | Scholarship per student£ 1,291/Yr$1,291 | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeMerit-Based | |
Commonwealth Professional Fellowship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
JN Tata Endowment Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Commonwealth Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific |
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