Respiratory Sciences projects

Effects of bitter taste receptors on airway smooth muscle cell function

• Supervisor: Dr Yassine Amrani

To determine the role of PGD2/CRTh2 axis on non-classical monocytes in asthma

• Supervisors: Professor Chris Brightling and Dr Adam Wright

Characterisation of novel fungal allergens involved in the pathogenesis of asthma 

• Supervisors: Dr Cat Pashley and Professor Dave Cousins

When biomes meet: Interactions between the lung and aerosol bacterial and fungal microbiomes in airway disease

• Supervisors: Professor Mike Barer and Dr Cat Pashley

Effects of air pollution on the allergenicity and pathogenicity of respiratory fungi

• Supervisors: Dr Cat Pashley and Dr Julie Morrissey 

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.