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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [Neurogenetics and Inflammation] From Cardiff University

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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Neurogenetics and Inflammation)

STEM Course

3 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

$32,274 /Yr

£24,450 /Yr

Chronic pain affects 60-80% of patients with ParkinsonÕs Disease (PD). While the underlying cause is not known, some have suggested that it may be due to mobility problems including rigidity, reduced joint movements and poor posture. As a result, treatment options are limited and it is considered one of the most disabling symptoms of the illness.
We have recently identified a number of genes to be strongly associated with pain in PD and biological pathway analysis has revealed specific inflammatory pathways that are likely to play a central role. Depression is the most common psychological disorder in ParkinsonÕs and a recent longitudinal study demonstrated a significant positive correlation between pain and depression in PD. It is therefore encouraging that we indeed see that pain is highly correlated with depression.
This PhD will further investigate these findings by establishing the links between pain, depression and the immune system in PD.

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Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	$32274 (GBP 24450)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Requirements:

Applicants should complete a bachelor’s degree or masters degree in relevant subject
Official transcripts of all the previous academic experience
Students should provide evidence of previous research experience

English Language Requirements:

IELTS Academic: 6.5 minimum overall with minimum of 5.5 in each subskill
PTE Academic: Atleast 69 overall with minimum of 59 in communicative skills
TOEFL IBT: minimum 90 overall with scores of 17 in writing, 17 in listening, 18 in reading and 20 for speaking

Indian Student Specific Requirements:

A minimum of 55-60% in bachelors degree and masters degree
Previous experience in research work

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

62 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

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