David Cowan

A fully funded PhD opportunity is available at King’s College London as part of the MRC Doctoral Training Partnership in Biomedical Sciences. The project, led by Dr Vincenzo Abbate in collaboration with Prof David Cowan and Professor Paul Dargan, focuses on developing and validating laboratory techniques to use hair and nails as molecular biomarkers for drug exposure and health. The research aims to improve public health policy and harm reduction by providing better data on drug use trends, using advanced analytical chemistry methods such as mass spectrometry. The project is multidisciplinary, combining chemistry, biology, and medical science, and involves collaboration with Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital's Clinical Toxicology Unit. Applicants should have a strong background in a relevant scientific field and an interest in analytical chemistry, toxicology, or public health. Funding is provided through the MRC DTP, covering tuition and a stipend for eligible students. The application deadline is December 28, 2024. For more information and to apply, visit the project website.