Summary
Our research specialisms are in modern cellular and molecular techniques, with an emphasis on neuropharmacology. Research areas include radioligand binding and autoradiography; in situ hybridisation; immunocytochemistry; microdialysis; cell culture; neurotransmitter, enzyme, second messenger and metabolite assays; cellular morphometry; pharmacodynamic modelling; cDNA cloning and site-directed mutagenesis.
Key facts
Type of Course: Doctoral research
Duration: PhD – 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time; MSc by Research – 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Start date: Research degrees may start at any time of the year, though for most this will be September 2012
Entry requirements
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Fees and funding
Standard fees apply, although in some projects a bench fee is also payable
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Scholarships and studentships
A number of studentships are available each year, funded by major sponsors including the British Heart Foundation (BHF), the Medical Research Council (MRC) and the Wellcome Trust, as well as national and local charities. UK/EU students should contact the School directly for further information. International students can often gain funding through overseas research scholarships, Commonwealth scholarships or their home government.
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Programme overview
Our research specialisms are in modern cellular and molecular techniques, with an emphasis on neuropharmacology. Research areas include radioligand binding and autoradiography; in situ hybridisation; immunocytochemistry; microdialysis; cell culture; neurotransmitter, enzyme, second messenger and metabolite assays; cellular morphometry; pharmacodynamic modelling; cDNA cloning and site-directed mutagenesis.
Related links
School of Clinical and Experimental Medicine website: www.clinexpmed.bham.ac.uk
Research interests of staff
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Neurochemical correlates for neurological and psychiatric disorders, and role of 5-HT systems.
Professor Nicholas Barnes
Email:
n.m.barnes@bham.ac.uk
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The pharmacology and physiology of peripheral autonomic transmission; particularly the regulation of calcium in sympathetic nerve terminals and smooth muscle.
Dr Keith Brain
Email:
k.l.brain@bham.ac.uk