Nephrology projects

Microparticles as biomarkers of early changes leading to cardiovascular disease in chronic kidney disease

• Supervisors: Dr James Burton, Dr Karl Herbert (Cardiovascuar Sciences)

The mechanism and intervention of acute renal injury

• Supervisors: Dr Bin Yang and Professor Nigel Brunskill

Understanding the pathogenic link between mucosal infection and IgA nephrothapy

• Supervisor: Dr Jonathan Barratt

Mechanisms underlying the beneficial effects of C-peptide on kidney structure and function in models of diabetic nephropathy

• Supervisor: Professor Nigel Brunskill

Lifestyle management and interventions for patients with chronic kidney disease or a kidney transplant

• Supervisor: Professor Alice Smith

Using state-of-the-art proteomics to study the cellular and extracellular protein composition in human kidney disease; identification of novel biomarkers and bioactive drug targets in IgA Nephropathy

• Supervisors: Dr Athanasios Didangelos and Professor Jonathan Barratt

Informal enquiries

If you are interested in any of these projects or require further information regarding postgraduate opportunities in the department please send an informal enquiry to Dr Caroline Beardsmore.

Funding

Please note: you will need to secure your own funding for these projects unless funding is specified.