
Overview
Research study in the Pharmacology and Physiology area, at Cardiff University , involves understanding of physiological regulation and disease processes, identifying and validating novel drug targets, mechanisms of drug action.
Areas of Expertise
Expertise includes elucidating mechanisms of drug action at all levels of organisation, from intracellular sites, membranes and cells through to tissues, organs and intact organisms.
Specific methodologies include:
- In vivo and in vitro cardiovascular and pulmonary pharmacology,
- Cancer therapeutics and neurogenerative diseases,
- Enzyme purification,
- Spectral analysis,
- Immunoassay,
- Radioligand binding,
- In situ hybridisation,
- PCR,
- cDNA analysis,
- Western analysis and immunoprecipitation,
- Proteome mapping,
- Receptor cloning,
- Cell culture,
- Single cell electrophysiology,
- Live cell imaging,
- Bioluminescence,
- Immunocytochemistry of total and activated proteins and behavioural testing.
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Research themes- Cell signalling, especially in cancer and cardiovascular disease
- Airway diseases
- Smooth muscle pharmacology
- Neurodegenerative diseases
- Applications of chemo/bioluminescence
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
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Campus Location
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Pharmacology Physiology View 11 other PhDs in Physiology in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants should possess a minimum of an upper second class Honours degree, master's degree, or equivalent in a relevant subject.
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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International
25450 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25450 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4786 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Cardiff
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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