BBSRC (Case) PhD Studentship: Application of Microarrays , UK

May 22, 2010

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Job Description :Applications are invited for the above studentship which represents an exciting research collaboration between Pharmaspec Limited and Aston University.

Project Title : Application of Microarrays to develop an in vitro in vivo correlation screening toolbox

PharmaSpec is an independent company specialising in manufacturing unlicensed pharmaceutical products (‘specials’) tailored to specific short and long term needs of an individual or a group of patients by working closely with healthcare professionals to provide a cost-effective service. It is our mission to provide the highest calibre of pharmaceutical service to the patient by constantly adapting to the evolving health needs of the population. We have forged close links with NHS Trusts, community health centres and pharmacies to deliver an innovative service shaped around the needs of the individual ; thus allowing the patient to have the choice of where, when and how to get his/her medicine.

The formulation team within Aston have a strong background in the reformulation of medicines and application of genomic technologies such as microarrays to further understand the performance of these medicines in vitro.

In the 2008 RAE, the Drug Delivery group formed part of the Aston University Allied Healthcare and Professions submission which was ranked 3rd in the UK, based on volume of research given a 3* or 4* rating (internationally excellent and world-leading), out of 61 institutional submissions – underlining our research excellence.

The project, due to commence in October 2010, will investigate the application of microarrays to develop an in vitro in vivo correlation screening toolbox. The project aims to work towards an in vitro test that can predict the rate and extent of absorption of reformulated drugs taken up via the transporter network through the gastrointestinal tract, allowing drug permeability and absorption to be measured effectively.

Application Requirements

• Applicants should have, or be expecting, a good honours degree (either first class or upper second class) or hold an MSc in a relevant discipline.

•If you are an EU Applicant, the English Language requirements are a minimum score of 620 (260 minimum in computer test) in TOEFL OR IELTS with minimum marks of 6.5 in each section and an overall band of 7.0.

•Overseas students are not eligible for funding.

•The project is available to students meeting the University and School academic entry requirements and will be awarded competitively on merit.

•Download an application form (http://www1.aston.ac.uk/lhs/research/pgresopportunities/) and return it to Dr Afzal R Mohammed, School of Life and Health Sciences, Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham, B4 7ET by Monday, 14th June 2010.
For informal enquiries contact Dr Afzal R Mohammed (email a.u.r.mohammed@aston.ac.uk)

Further Scholarship Information

Scholarship Tags: Health, Sciences, UK