PhD Studentship in Retinal Stem Cells Therapy for Retinal Degeneration, Cardiff University, UK

Scholarship information:
Visual impairment and blindness present a major medical and public health problem. A leading cause of visual impairment is age-related retinal degeneration. Due to the lack of effective treatment to degenerative retinal diseases, stem cell-based therapy provides a promising approach that may restore retinal function and prevent blindness.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), results from gradual degeneration of macula, and causes blurry central vision that may progress to form blind spots, which may affect any of the common daily activities. Glaucoma leads to vision loss by causing degeneration of ganglion cells, which are the sole output neurons in the retina and form the optic nerve essential for conveying light signals to the higher visual system. At present, some of the degenerative retinal disorders can be treated by medication or surgery with limited success, however there is no cure yet.

  

Number of Awards: 1

Funding Amount: 

The award includes full UK/EU tuition fees plus a doctoral stipend of £13,590 per annum (for 2011/12, this will be reviewed in the new academic year

Eligibility

Academic Criteria: Candidates should possess a 2.1 or above required for first degree relevant to biomedical research.

Residency: Open to all UK/EU students without further restrictions.

How to Apply

In the first instance, applicants should send a a CV and covering letter to Professor James Morgan (morganje3@cardiff.ac.uk) before making a full application via the University's Online Application Service.

Full details can be found here: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/regis/general/applyonline/index.html

Deadline for Applications: 1st November 2011

Additional Information

Enquiries: Informal enquiries can be made by email to Professor James Morgan
Email: MorganJE3@cardiff.ac.uk
Telephone: 029 20743222

Website: http://courses.cardiff.ac.uk