PhD Research Studentships

LSI PhD Studentship: A Biomimetic In Vitro Model for the Blood-Brain-Barrier (Home/EU Only)

Supervisors:	and Egle Solito
Apply by:	18 November 2015

Description

Life Science Institute QMUL’s Life Sciences initiative aims to be a truly cross-faculty endeavour; the overall purpose of the initiative is to establish a unique life sciences cluster stretching across our east London campuses, which will act as a beacon attracting partners from higher education, NHS and industry. Working with these partners, QMUL will make significant contributions to the translational health agenda in London and beyond, benefiting patients in the local population and acting as a major catalyst for the regeneration of Whitechapel. Project Details: This is a highly interdisciplinary project proposing the development of and subsequent biological assessment of an “organoid” blood-brain barrier (BBB). The main goal of the project is to identify and integrate molecular self-assembly and materials science with appropriate immunobioloy essential elements of the central vascular system. The ultimate goal is to mimic an in vivo system of neurovascular unit in order to study properties and opportunities for the delivery of drugs for the cure of central nervous system pathologies. Supervisors: Dr Alvaro Mata, a.mata@qmul.ac.uk (SEMS – School of Engineering and Materials Science) Dr Egle Solito, e.solito@qmul.ac.uk (SMD School of Medicine-WHRI-William Harvey Research Institute) Research Studentship Details -Full Time research degree programme only -The successful applicant will be required to start the degree programme in October 2015 -The studentship arrangement will cover Home/EU tuition fees and provide an annual stipend of £15,786 for up to three years. - The minimum requirement for this studentship opportunity is a good Honours degree (minimum 2(i) honours or equivalent) or MSc/MRes in a relevant discipline. - If English is not your first language then you will require a valid English certificate equivalent to IELTS 6.5+ overall with a minimum score of 5.5 in all sections (Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking). Please Note that this studentship is only available to Home/EU Applicants. (See: http://www.welfare.qmul.ac.uk/money/feestatus/ for details) Application Method: To be considered for this studentship, please apply for entry to the Medical Engineering PhD programme (Full Time, Semester 1 start) via the following webpage: http://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgrcoursefinder/engineering/index.html Further Guidance available via: http://www.sems.qmul.ac.uk/research/howtoapply/ Please include a reference to ‘2015 LSI AM-SE2’ to associate your application with this studentship opportunity.

Eligibility

The minimum requirement for this studentship opportunity is a good honours degree (minimum 2(i) honours or equivalent) or MSc/MRes in a relevant discipline.
If English is not your first language, you will require a valid English certificate equivalent to IELTS 6.5+ overall with a minimum score of 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in all sections (Reading, Listening, Speaking).
Candidates are expected to start in (Semester ).
SEMS and Principal-funded studentships: this studentship arrangement covers home tuition fees and provides an annual stipend for up to three years (currently set at the 2023/24 stipend rate of £20,622 pa)
Note that Queen Mary Research Studentships cover home-rated tuition fees only (See: www.welfare.qmul.ac.uk/money/feestatus/ for details)
Overseas applicants would be required to meet the difference between home and international tuition fees

Contact

For informal enquiries about this opportunity, please contact or Egle Solito.