From Bench to Bedside | 4 Years PhD Programme
Four year PhD programme MRC-funded “From Bench to Bedside” studentships for 2010-2011 are now available. The programme has been developed to combine research training in cutting edge biomedical science with an opportunity to experience the clinical context of the research.
Closing Date: 23 November 2009
Interviews will be on 18,19 January 2010.
The global challenge. Infectious disease per se represents a significant and rising burden on health care provision. This trend is likely to continue as increased global mobility facilitates spread of both existing and emerging infections, while increased use of antibiotics/antivirals fosters the emergence of resistance. Malfunction of the immune system also underlies many of the common chronic diseases which are responsible for a large proportion of UK morbidity and mortality. Indeed there are increasing links between inflammation (a manifestation of the innate immune system) and arthritis, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease and cancer. The objective of this scheme is to train future scientists who have both the skills and experience to make fundamental progress in these areas, but at the same time have an understanding and appreciation of the clinical context of their fields of research.
How To Apply
Send THREE COPIES of your CV (including full contact details of two referees) a personal statement and an indication of your top two preferences, on a seperate page, from the list of projects below to:
Isabel Lubeiro,
Division of Infection & Immunity,
Windeyer Building,
46 Cleveland Street,
London W1T 4JF
Web : http://www.ucl.ac.uk/infection-immunity/phd/bench_bedside
