Vignir Helgason

The University of Glasgow is offering a PhD opportunity in the area of cancer research, focusing on health inequalities in ageing populations with multimorbidity of cancer and dementia. The project, titled "Inflammaging and health inequalities in ageing population with multimorbidity of cancer and dementia," is part of the College Futures Themes PhD Programme within the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences (MVLS) Graduate School. This research aims to identify risk factors and understand disease trajectories in older adults who experience multiple chronic conditions, particularly cancer and dementia. The project will primarily employ computational approaches to analyze large datasets, enabling risk stratification and a deeper understanding of how health inequalities impact disease progression and quality of life in these populations. The supervisory team includes Prof Vignir Helgason (School of Cancer Sciences), Dr Bhautesh Jani (School of Health and Wellbeing), Prof Paul Shiels (School of Molecular Biosciences), and Dr Bodhayan Prasad (School of Cancer Sciences), all based at the University of Glasgow. The project is ideal for candidates with a background in medical science, biology, public health, or computational biology, and an interest in applying computational methods to real-world health challenges. PhD tuition fees are covered for home students, making this opportunity accessible to UK-based applicants. The position is not open to international students. The application deadline is 12th January 2026. Interested candidates should review the project details on the University of Glasgow website and apply through the College Futures Themes PhD Programme, ensuring they meet the eligibility criteria for home student status. Key research areas include cancer research, health inequalities, inflammaging, ageing, multimorbidity, dementia, computational biology, and risk stratification. This project offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful research at the intersection of medical science and public health, supported by a multidisciplinary supervisory team at a leading UK institution.