All Projects (296)

Cathelicidins as novel therapeutic antiviral agents in Rhinovirus infection May 1, 2015 - Jun 30, 2017
We have identified the human cathelicidn LL-37 as having potent direct antiviral activity against human rhinovirus (HRV), together with the capacity to alter death pathways in HRV-infected cells, as a potential host defence mechanism. We propose to c... Read More about Cathelicidins as novel therapeutic antiviral agents in Rhinovirus infection.

Mountain Bike Suspension Optimisation Mar 2, 2015 - Jan 31, 2016
The project aim is to test, develop and and refine the suspension hardware of an innovative bike design that has been designed and prototyped by the company- Forge Bikes.

PCOS and Thyroid dysfunction Jun 1, 2015 - Aug 1, 2015
Undergraduate vacation scholarship application to study the legacy of prenatal programming of polycystic ovary syndrome on postnatal throid function

Effects of Anthropogenic Noise Playbacks on Marine Invertebrates Dec 1, 2015 - Dec 31, 2016
The project aims to address this lack of knowledge investigating whether underwater noise, such as arising from installation and running of marine renewables, has any effects on a range of behavioural, physiological, and genetic processes, evaluating... Read More about Effects of Anthropogenic Noise Playbacks on Marine Invertebrates.

Earthwatch Kenya (Jared Bosire) Jul 1, 2004 - Jul 31, 2020
To support field work in Gazi Bay, Kenya

Understanding the drivers of, and threats to, carbon sequestration in Scottish seagrass Nov 1, 2016 - Apr 30, 2020
Understanding the drivers of, and threats to, carbon sequestration in Scottish seagrass

UNITY May 1, 2015 - Apr 30, 2018
Unity is a EU Horizon 2020 funded project under the Secure Societies theme of the Fight against Crime and Terrorism on Community Policing in Europe. The vision of Unity is to strengthen the connection between the police and the diverse communities th... Read More about UNITY.

Sex-specific disease aetiology from developmental steroid insults: mechanistic understanding and biomarker development towards disease prevention Jun 1, 2017 - Oct 1, 2021
Risks of developing many adult illnesses are set down as we develop in the womb, hence the environment we experience during fetal life needs to be ‘just right’. Understanding how the fetal environment colours development helps decision making during... Read More about Sex-specific disease aetiology from developmental steroid insults: mechanistic understanding and biomarker development towards disease prevention.

Mountain Bike Innovation project at Glentress Jun 1, 2016 - Jul 31, 2019
To re-establish Scotland?s status as Global Centre of Excellence for all aspects of mountain biking. Enable a sustainable industry led approach to mountain bike sector development using the knowledge base assets and resources. Increased internationa... Read More about Mountain Bike Innovation project at Glentress.

Behavioural Change Approach to Physical Activity Engagement and Sustainment Sep 1, 2016 - Nov 30, 2019
PhD studentship

Building and evaluating recorders for seabird vocalisations at nesting sites with differing degrees of human disturbance Apr 1, 2016 - Aug 31, 2017
Long-duration recorders are commercially available for week-scale terrestrial sound monitoring, but expensive and large, thus difficult to disguise in colonies. We have an active collaboration with the Soundtags group at St Andrews who have co-develo... Read More about Building and evaluating recorders for seabird vocalisations at nesting sites with differing degrees of human disturbance.

Electrolysed Water for Post-Harvest Washing (JadooJal) Mar 1, 2017 - Aug 31, 2019
assist the development of a novel electrolysed water based application to reduce spoilage and microbial contamination of a variety of fresh produce types of importance to Indian commerce.

Governance for ecosystem services and poverty alleviation Dec 1, 2016 - Nov 30, 2017
This research will draw on the extensive research undertaken by ESPA projects in a range of ecosystem contexts through
two main areas of work.
The first, supply-driven phase of the research will provide a comprehensive review of all ESP... Read More about Governance for ecosystem services and poverty alleviation.

PhD ENU/Arsenal FC Sep 1, 2016 - Aug 31, 2019
Phd Scholarship to identify technological medical enhancement product(s) that supports the enhancement of physical performance related to professional football players

Ageing Workforce and Employers in Fife Aug 1, 2016 - Dec 31, 2016
The World Health Organisation (WHO) identified the workplace as an important setting to support the promotion of health and wellbeing in 1981 with the introduction of the Health for All strategy, and this was further recognised in the Ottawa Charter... Read More about Ageing Workforce and Employers in Fife.

Exploring the causes of Red Vent Syndrome in wild Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) from coastal waters around Scotland Jul 1, 2016 - Jun 30, 2017
This research will make direct comparisons of ?13C and ?15N isotope values from muscle tissue between populations of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) returning to the North, East and West coasts of Scotland. This work will investigate whether returning... Read More about Exploring the causes of Red Vent Syndrome in wild Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) from coastal waters around Scotland.

Assessing the efficacy of a Physical Activity and Health Behaviour Change interventions alongside the use of an activity tracking device and platform to change physical activity behaviour in cancer patients in Edinburgh and Aberdeen. Nov 1, 2016 - Jan 31, 2018
This is a research and evaluation of Macmillan Move all project in collaboration with Paths for all partnership.

The juvenile fish fauna of a Kenyan mangrove forest: exploring new tools to understand growth and condition. Aug 1, 2016 - Dec 31, 2019
The project will work with a new PhD student who is collecting regular samples of juvenile fish from the Vanga mangrove forest in southern Kenya. The work will focus on two areas:
1) Describing the metazoan parasite fauna of the mangrove fish... Read More about The juvenile fish fauna of a Kenyan mangrove forest: exploring new tools to understand growth and condition..

IBioIC CORE- Fermentation of waste derived sugars to produce butanol, ethanol, succinic acid and protein Mar 27, 2017 - Apr 26, 2018
This project aims to investigate the first phase to manufacture chemicals from starch waste, namely acetone, butanol, ethanol, succinic acid and/or D-amino acid oxidase. Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) will test the use of waste derived glucose fee... Read More about IBioIC CORE- Fermentation of waste derived sugars to produce butanol, ethanol, succinic acid and protein.

Move over darling May 13, 2010 - Jul 31, 2010
Move over darling