DPhil Research Projects in Pharmacology Commencing October 2010
Applicants are invited for a studentship in the Department of Pharmacology. The Department is 5* rated and has excellent facilities for research and learning. Projects available include:
Molecular and pharmacological basis of neural circuit formation in the central nervous system.
Dr Colin Akerman colin.akerman@pharm.ox.ac.uk
Protecting the spinal cord from secondary damage after injury.
Dr Daniel Anthony daniel.anthony@pharm.ox.ac.uk
Screening, design and synthesis of drug-like inhibitors of NAADP dephosphatase
Virtual screening to find drug-like molecules that affect intracellular signalling cascades.
Dr Grant Churchill grant.churchill@pharm.ox.ac.uk
Molecular and pharmacological basis of neural effects of nicotine - the world's most addictive drug - on presynaptic receptors and neurotransmitter release.Dr Tom Cunnane tom.cunnane@pharm.ox.ac.uk
Expression mechanisms of long-term potentiation (L.T.P).
Dr Nigel Emptage nigel.emptage@pharm.ox.ac.uk
Novel messengers for calcium signalling: The role of NAADP and TWO-pore channels (TPCs) in triggering cellular responses.
Professor Antony Galione antony.galione@pharm.ox.ac.uk
Studies of novel integrative signaling pathways in small arteries in health and disease.
Professor Chris Garland christopher.garland@pharm.ox.ac.uk
Novel mechanisms of calcium signalling andfunctional role in health and disease.
Dr John Parrington john.parrington@pharm.ox.ac.uk
Mechanisms of pathogenesis in lysosomal storage disorders
Professor Frances Platt: frances.platt@pharm.ox.ac.uk
Pharmacological and physiological investigation of newly discovered mechanisms of 5-HT neurone control.
Dr Trevor Sharp trevor.sharp@pharm.ox.ac.uk
Identifying a novel metabolic pathway in TB as a potential target for drug treatment
Professor Edith Sim edith.sim@pharm.ox.ac.uk
Candidates with strong interests in other research areas of the Department (including molecular pharmacology, inflammation in the CNS, neurodegenerative and affective disorders) are also welcome to apply. Candidates should have, or expect to achieve a minimum of a 2:1 classification from a U.K. University (or equivalent qualification) in any life science subject.
Information on how to apply can be found in the Graduate Studies Prospectus http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/postgraduate/
Applicants should also send a copy of their official University application form to Graduate Studies, Department of Pharmacology, Mansfield Road, Oxford OX1 3QT
