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| Title | Summary | Deadline | Full details and how to apply |
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| Defining the Immune Functions of Lung Pericytes & Their Dysregulation in Asthma |
Supervised by Dr Regis Joulia and Dr Graeme Birdsey, the appointed student will carry out a project on the role of pericytes during asthma. Pericytes are structural cells surrounding endothelial cells around blood vessels. Pericyte dysfunction or loss has been documented in numerous cardiovascular disorders such as ischemic heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, pulmonary arterial hypertension, and cancer. The importance of pericytes during chronic lung diseases such as asthma and COPD remains elusive with very few studies analysing their role. |
12 June 2026 |
Please provide a CV, a personal statement detailing your research interests and reasons for applying, degree certificate(s), marks for your degree(s) and the names of two academic references (we will only contact referees for successful applicants). All documents should be in electronic format and sent via e-mail to Dr Régis Joulia (r.joulia@imperial.ac.uk)
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