2 PhD studentships fully funded by the Yorkshire Bioscience DTP are available.

1. Characterising the cortisol-platelet relationship. Functional, metabolic and molecular changes in the platelets will be assessed in response to cortisol induced reprogramming. – Supervisor Dr Matt Hindle
2. Examining the role of platelet derived microparticles as regulators of vascular health. – Supervisor Dr Wayner Roberts

For more information on the labs and post please visit

• https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/staff/dr-matt-hindle/
• https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/staff/dr-wayne-roberts/
• https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/the-functional-metabolic-and-molecular-cortisol-induced-reprogramming-of-platelets/?p178014
• https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/evaluating-platelet-microparticles-as-novel-regulators-of-vascular-health-pulse/?p177982

To discuss these roles informally, please contact Dr Matt Hindle – m.hindle@leedsbeckett.ac.uk or Dr Wayne Roberts – w.roberts@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Closing date 06/01/2025