Musculoskeletal Disease Pathology and Diagnosis
We are inviting applications from around the world for new doctoral studentships for 2013/14.
Applications are invited for two doctoral studentships within this cluster:
- Innate Immune Regulation of Inflammation in Osteoarthritis
- Tracing the Growth and Wasting of Skeletal Muscle and Tendon in Health and Disease
Applications close 4pm, 27 June 2013. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place between 15 and 19 July 2013. All those invited to interview will be informed of the outcome by 26 July 2013.
About this cluster
The Musculoskeletal Disease Pathology and Diagnosis cluster is a collaborative venture between the University of Brighton, Brighton and Sussex Medical School and the Royal Sussex County Hospital. Research students joining this cluster will be based either on the University of Sussex campus at the joint Brighton and Sussex Medical School, or on the Eastbourne Campus of the University of Brighton at the School of Sport and Service Management, as described in the topics.
This cluster aims to improve our understanding of musculoskeletal diseases. Persistent inflammation and tissue damage are a common theme to these diseases that range from degenerative conditions such as osteoarthritis and tendinopathies to autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. Early diagnosis is often difficult and many of the drugs currently used for treatment are either extremely expensive prohibiting widespread use or are only moderately effective at controlling disease progression. The cluster will deliver complementary research programmes aimed at improving the diagnosis, understanding and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases.
Research in Life and Physical Sciences
Our researchers in the life and physical sciences seek to advance fundamental knowledge that will provide real-world solutions to key technological and societal challenges. Research is underpinned by support and partnership with industry, government departments and civil society. We aim to ensure that our research is applied, or yet to be applied – research that might be characterised as ‘use-inspired basic research’. Thus we pursue research: in disease processes that may lead to new treatments and technologies, through, for example, successful spin-off of partner companies; in understanding human-environment interactions that are the ‘green challenges’ of tomorrow and delivering more sustainable products, lifestyles and policies; and in designing novel engineering and digital solutions to address societal needs.
