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PhD in Metabolic Health and Fitness to Serve: GLP-1 Receptor Agonists on Pancreas–Bone Crosstalk University of Southampton in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Biomedical Engineering
Funding
Competition funded.
Deadline
Dec 18, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Southampton
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PhD opportunity at the University of Southampton on metabolic health, GLP-1 receptor agonists, and pancreas–bone crosstalk.
This project asks whether bone density loss seen in people taking GLP-1 weight-loss drugs is caused by the medication itself or by weight loss and reduced skeletal loading. It also investigates possible pancreatic effects of long-term exposure, especially in people with excess pancreatic fat.
You will work with micro-CT imaging of patient pancreatic tissue, human stem-cell derived pancreatic models, and patient-derived organoids. The project will test whether signals from drug-treated pancreatic tissue alter how bone cells build and break down bone. This is a strongly translational project with relevance to medical science, biology, and biomedical engineering, with clear implications for defence-related bone stress injury and physical training.
Funding: competition funded.
Entry requirements: a 2:1 honours degree or equivalent.
Deadline: 18 December 2026.
Interested candidates should review the project page and submit their application through the University of Southampton postgraduate research admissions process before the closing date.
Funding details
Competition funded.
What's required
Applicants should have a 2:1 honours degree or equivalent. The project is open within the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences and is aimed at candidates interested in biomedical research using imaging, human stem-cell models, and organoid systems.
How to apply
Review the project information, entry requirements, and funding details on the University of Southampton project page, then follow the website application instructions for the PhD project before the closing date.
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Review drafts and confirm requirements with the university.