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Laura Parkkinen

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PhD Studentship in Translational Neuropathology and Alpha-Synuclein Seeding in Parkinson’s Disease University of Oxford in United Kingdom

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Biochemistry

Funding

PhD studentship; funding details are not specified in the post. The opportunity is presented as a studentship/scholarship within the NDCN studentships and scholarships framework.

Deadline

Oct 23, 2026

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United Kingdom

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University of Oxford

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Keywords

Biochemistry
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Biology
Parkinson's Disease
Neuropsychology
Medical Science
Salud Pública
Protein Aggregation
Neuropathology

About this position

PhD Studentship in Translational Neuropathology at the University of Oxford, in the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, with Laura Parkkinen’s lab.

This project focuses on Parkinson’s disease and the molecular drivers of alpha-synuclein seeding and aggregation. The research aims to decipher the “aggregatome” surrounding alpha-synuclein aggregates, including proteins, post-translational modifications (PTMs), lipids, glycosaminoglycans, and other cofactors that may influence disease spread and progression.

The work is part of the ASAP (Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s) Collaborative Research Network, involving the University of Oxford, the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry, and LMU Munich. The team combines expertise in seed amplification assays, mass spectrometry-based proteomics, advanced biochemistry, neuropathology, and access to longitudinal patient cohorts with matched biosamples.

Research materials include samples from the brain, cerebrospinal fluid, blood, skin, and stool, with the broader goal of improving understanding of disease progression and supporting better biomarkers and personalized therapies.

The post highlights a world-class research environment, cutting-edge facilities, laboratory infrastructure, technical support, seminars, specialist meetings, and training opportunities at Oxford.

Application deadline: noon Friday 23 October 2026.

How to apply: Follow the application link in the post and consult the NDCN studentships and scholarships page for full instructions.

Funding details

PhD studentship; funding details are not specified in the post. The opportunity is presented as a studentship/scholarship within the NDCN studentships and scholarships framework.

What's required

Applicants should be interested in translational neuropathology, Parkinson’s disease, alpha-synuclein biology, biomarker discovery, and multidisciplinary laboratory research. The post implies a PhD studentship and is suited to candidates able to work with human biosamples and advanced biochemical/proteomic methods; no further eligibility details are stated in the post.

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Professor of Translational Neuropathology

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Research Interests

Systems Neuroscience

Neurobiology

Protein Aggregation

Neurodegenerative Disease

Nano Biomaterial Synthesis And Characterization