Inflammation and Ageing

Contribute to research focusing on finding solutions to a range of chronic inflammation-driven illnesses through a highly collaborative approach with the Inflammation and Ageing course at University of Birmingham.

Within the Inflammation and Ageing course at University of Birmingham , you will work amongst renowned researchers to produce original and distinctive world-leading research, with the ultimate goal to identify shared biological mechanisms that define the functional features of acute and chronic inflammatory disease by integrating disease specific expertise.

Career opportunities

A PhD is the highest level of academic achievement available and vital for the continued professional development of scientists.

Completing a PhD at Birmingham will extend your knowledge base in your chosen subject, as well as enhancing your problem solving and analytical, communication and teaching, and leadership and management skills – all of which are valued across the academic and private sectors. It’ll also provide you with the opportunity to develop your network of peers, collaborators and colleagues to support your onward career.

Research areas include:

• Issues of ageing

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)/Lung fibrosis

• Acute infection and trauma-driven dysregulated inflammation

• Critical illness and perioperative-driven acute and chronic inflammation

• Long term consequences of major injury

• Chronic Inflammation

• Dementia