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University of Manchester: Cardiovascular Sciences

Institution University of Manchester
Department Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Web https://www.manchester.ac.uk
Email admissions.doctoralacademy@manchester.ac.uk
Telephone +44 (0)161 275 5608
Study type Research

Summary

Our PhD/MPhil Cardiovascular Sciences programme enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Cardiovascular Sciences.

Cardiovascular diseases are major causes of mortality and morbidity in developed and developing countries worldwide.

Our research spans five main themes: - Cardiovascular genetics and development;

  • Experimental cardiology;

  • Vascular biology/hypertension;

  • Stroke;

  • Clinical cardiovascular research.

We adopt an integrated 'bench-to-bedside' translational approach for understanding the underlying mechanisms responsible for the functioning of the cardiovascular system in both health and disease.

To this end, there is a wide spectrum of research spanning clinical trials, small and large animal models of cardiovascular diseases, whole organs and tissues, cells and single molecule studies. Working together in purpose-built facilities provides for a stimulating and cutting-edge environment.

Examples of research programmes include: - Cardiac and vascular electrophysiology;

  • Cardiac conduction system;

  • Calcium and second messenger signalling in the heart and vasculature;

  • Heart failure and arrhythmias;

  • Hypertrophic signalling pathways in the heart;

  • Cardiovascular genetics and development;

  • Cellular and protein structure;

  • Comparative biology and mitochondrial function;

  • Computer modelling;

  • Hypertension, obesity, metabolic syndrome and diabetes research;

  • Vascular biology of small and large arteries;

  • Angiogenesis and endothelial biology;

  • Stroke;

  • Cardiovascular imaging;

  • Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell (iPSC) models of cardiovascular disease;

  • Cardiac and vascular regeneration.

  • Renal physiology and genetics

  • Renal medicine.

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

Master of Philosophy - MPhil

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