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The University of Edinburgh: Respiratory Medicine
| Institution | The University of Edinburgh View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Clinical Sciences |
| Web | https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying |
| Study type | Research |
Summary
Our major areas of research interest are:
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cellular and molecular mechanisms of the resolution and persistence of lung inflammation and scarring
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mechanisms of acute lung injury in the adult respiratory distress syndrome
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gene therapeutic approaches to the augmentation of genes that protect against tissue injury in lung inflammation
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biology of small-cell lung cancer
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the effects of cigarette smoke, ozone and other pollutants on the lung
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sleep apnoea
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applied lung physiology
The unit also offers a number of research opportunities in areas of clinical interest, for example:
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asthma
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chronic bronchitis
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emphysema
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cystic fibrosis
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Edinburgh. Extraordinary futures await.
The University of Edinburgh is one of the world's top universities, consistently ranked in the world top 50, and placed 22nd in the 2024 QS World University Rankings.
Our position as one of Britain’s leading research universities was reaffirmed by the results of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF). The University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, ranked 4th in the UK for research power (Times Higher Education, Overall Ranking of Institutions), with 90% of our research activity classified as world leading or internationally excellent in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.
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