UK: PhD Scholarship in the Field of Medical Engineering at Queen Mary, University of London

PhD Scholarship in the Field of Medical Engineering at Queen Mary, University of London, UK

EPSRC PhD scholarship for a home (i.e. UK) student to work with Prof. Wen Wang in School of Engineering and Materials Science and his colleagues at Williams Harvey Research Institute in Queen Mary, University of London on ‘Targeted delivery and release of selective matrix metalloproteinase inhibitors in designated diseased tissues’

Details: Many tissues in our body produce enzymes called matrix metalloproteinases. These enzymes are required for the normal functions of the tissues, but when produced in excessive quantities, they can cause damage to the tissues, leading to diseases such as atherosclerosis, cancer and arthritis. This project will develop novel ways for nanoencapsulation, delivery and site specific release of MMP inhibitors that can dampen the enzymatic activity specifically to diseased tissues. It can be used to improve the efficacy and minimize adverse effects of such agents for treatment of the diseases mentioned above.

Award: EPSRC PhD scholarship for 3 years
Starting date: September 2010
Candidates: Bioengineering and related subjects (home students only)

Appl Deadline: 25 June 2010

Contact:
Wen Wang,
PI of project,
Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Queen Mary University of London
wen.wang[ at ]qmul.ac.uk