Current PhD projects
Current PhD Projects
ACDC provides an exciting and engaging training environment for all our PhD students. By providing the best support, facilities and opportunities, we help the next generation of cardiovascular and metabolic scientists fulfill their potential and maximise the impact of their research. Below we have highlighted some ongoing PhD projects to raise awareness of the importance of research into cardiovascular and metabolic disease.
- High blood pressure is called Hypertension - the biggest single risk factor for cardiovascular, stroke and kidney disease.
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- Heart valves open and close to control the flow of blood through our hearts
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- Defining the role of FGF21 in chronic liver disease in humans
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- High blood pressure in the lung is called pulmonary hypertension. Pulmonary hypertension, which has no cure, damages the right side of the heart
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- Dietary methionine restriction as a dietary intervention to prevent the development of metabolic disorders associated with ageing and dementia
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- Looking at novel biological targets to treat obesity-associated heart and liver disease
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- Diabetes, obesity and hypertension are the main causes of chronic kidney disease. Sarah Kamli-Salino
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- Targeting Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase 1B as a Novel Treatment for Diabetic Wound Healing and Diabetic Foot Ulcers - Abrar Othman
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