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Neurobiology and Neurodegeneration PhD

University of Liverpool

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Liverpool

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    FEB

  • Duration

    2 years

Course summary

Neurobiology & Neurodegeneration integrates expertise in cell biology, structural biology, signalling and the use of model organisms to investigate neuronal development, ageing, neurodegeneration and addiction. Research is undertaken within the Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology.

Overview

A leading international centre for research into the fundamental principles of human physiology. We have recognised expertise in all aspects of modern physiology ranging from the regulation of gene expression to cell, tissue and whole organism biology.

Our experimental approaches involve biochemical, behavioural, electrophysiological, molecular, structural and imaging techniques applied to mammalian cell systems and also to model organisms such as Caenorhabdities elegans and Drosophila melanogaster. We complement these studies with work at the level of the individual protein and also by studying conserved mechanisms in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Together these research programs provide an exciting and dynamic research environment which benefits from increasing collaboration with The Liverpool Neuroscience group, including clinicians working in neurology.

Our research interests

Neuronal cell and synaptic biology

Mechanisms underlying the exocytotic release of neurotransmitters

Formation of neuronal cytoskeleton and neuronal networks during development

Structural basis for target protein recognition by neuronal calcium-binding proteins, including how neuronal calcium signals are translated into physiological responses by calcium sensor proteins

Role of heat-shock and other neuronal chaperone proteins in protection from damaging challenge (e.g. alcohol or nicotine exposure) and from neurodegeneration (such as Alzheimer鈥檚 disease).

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 31,250per year

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University information

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University of Liverpool

  • University League Table

    19th

  • Campus address

    University of Liverpool, The Foundation Building, 765 Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 7ZX, England

Personalised and supported entrance into the UK for international students.
Dedicated 'International Plus' careers offer for international students.
A global community of 280,000 alumni.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    26th out of 94

    31st out of 36 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    149 65%

    31st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    28th

    6
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    49th

    27
  • Entry standards

    / Max 247
    171 69%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    100.0 100%

    1st

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.90 73%

    29th

    15

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