Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [Neurogenetics and Inflammation] From Cardiff University

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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.

University allocates places on a first-come, first-served basis, so students are recommended to apply as early as possible.

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:

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
Robert S. McNamara Fellowship Program	Scholarship per student₹ 26.2 L/Yr$25,000	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Paul Foundation scholarships	Scholarship per student₹ 21.2 L/Yr$20,174	Level Of StudyDiploma	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Debesh Kamal Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 1.5 L/Yr$1,385	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship	Scholarship per student₹ 34.7 L/Yr$33,115	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
National Overseas Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 16.2 L/Yr$15,400	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeNeed-Based	View Details
BrokerFish International student scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 1 L/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details