Defining the emerging roles of GPR55 Oct 1, 2019 - Mar 31, 2022
The G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) superfamily play crucial roles in cell communication. Given their involvement in neurological disorders, inflammatory and metabolic diseases, diabetes and cardiac dysfunction they represent the largest and most s... Read More

Hand Motion Analysis & Surgical Evaluation & Training Apr 1, 2018 - Mar 31, 2019
Technical performance in surgery has come under increased scrutiny in recent years, not least due to several highly publicized cases where it has been suggested that poor outcomes were the result of inadequate technical skill. As part of the drive to... Read More

Data extraction from complex engineering drawings Aug 1, 2018 - Jul 31, 2019
Engineering drawings and diagrams are commonly used across different industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, construction, transportation and others. Many legacy documents exist only as paper copies, scanned images or in pixelated format. Digi... Read More

Technology for falls prevention in the hospital setting: a mixed method synthesis of the evidence to inform best practice. Apr 1, 2018 - Mar 31, 2019
Falls are a major public health issue, affecting many people. Falls are more common in older people and with the ageing population, falls will become an increasing problem. Falls in the hospital setting can cause distress, injury and even death. It i... Read More

Autonomous deployment of underwater sensor networks for marine seismic imaging Jul 16, 2018 - Oct 31, 2019
To research and create a practical localisation system for the flying node system which will allow the flying nodes to operate in a swarm and move from their initial seabed position to a new seabed location. This Swarm Technology will be used to enha... Read More

Extracting added value from the Seaweed Industry - a search for novel anti-obesity agents Oct 1, 2018 - Sep 30, 2022
Seaweed farming is a growing industry in the UK, with the majority of the biomass being used for the extraction of high yield products such as aliginates, or for use as biofuels.

However, a significant amount of the biomass remains u... Read More

Offshore Wind - Blade Access System and working environment Jul 1, 2018 - Sep 30, 2020
Maintaining offshore wind turbines represents a considerable logistical and practical challenge. This innovative project involves the collaboration between the fields of engineering and ergonomics to develop and test a new product which has the capa... Read More

Rapid Analysis Method for Cyanobacterial Toxins Mar 1, 2018 - Feb 29, 2020
Develop a rapid multi-toxin liquid chromatography method for monitoring of cyanobacterial toxins in potable water in the semi arid region of North East Brazil where most drinking water is sourced from surface reservoirs. Water quality in the region i... Read More

Guid Wird: the Doric Literature Portal Jun 1, 2018 - Feb 28, 2019

Exploring the relationship between age-related zinc deficiency and obesity and the extent of myocardial damage following acute myocardial infarction Oct 1, 2018 - Jan 1, 2021
Zinc (Zn 2+) is a metal found in trace amounts in the body and plays an essential role in maintaining the healthy functioning of most organs, including the heart. The body does not store zinc in large quantities and so replenishment of Zn 2+ through... Read More

Novel anti-cancer drug candidates: Bisnaphthalimidopropyl (BNIPs) derivatives for the treatment of human metastatic colorectal cancer Sep 1, 2018 - Aug 31, 2021

A.R.T. Forum NSR - Forum for reflection and recommendations for Automated Road Transport in the North Sea Region Mar 1, 2019 - Aug 31, 2022
RGU are in the process of developing an autonomous vehicle ‘implementation roadmap’ for transport policy makers (at local and regional level) in Scotland. This will set out the various steps involved in putting autonomous vehicles on the road, detai... Read More

Protective effects of cannabidiol in doxorubicin induced cardiotoxicity Oct 1, 2018 - Dec 31, 2019

Employing Multi-Modal Sensors for Personalised In-Home Health Monitoring Jan 14, 2019 - Jul 13, 2022
A studentship to develop software which will analyse data collected by sensors in smart homes in an assisted living environment to
help residents live more independent lives for longer.

Key elements are identific... Read More

Application of a range of emerging data analysis techniques to Continental Shelf drill core data Nov 1, 2018 - Oct 31, 2020
To develop and enhance the commercial value of COREX’s unique UK Continental Shelf drill core data, by applying a range of emerging data analysis techniques. A key benefit being to help their customers reduce the cost of evaluating the potential of n... Read More

An international, multi-disciplinary, multi-sectoral training network on ageism Jul 1, 2018 - Apr 30, 2022
Europe has the largest percentage of older adults worldwide, but has a high prevalence of ageism; the complex and often negative construction of old age. In contrast to the wide prevalence of ageism, the majority of research, has targeted racism and... Read More

Safe Water for Sri Lanka Jan 31, 2019 - Jan 30, 2022
Freshwater is usually available in Sri Lanka, however around 50% of the country depends on single-household dug wells. Despite preconceptions that there is a low risk of contamination in well water, we have recently found the presence of cyanobacteri... Read More

Cultural Heritage: Modelling the challenge to visitor flow in specific historic buildings Mar 1, 2019 - Aug 28, 2021
In Scotland and Italy, tourism represents 5% / 13% of GDP, and national tourism strategies have prioritised the visitor experience. Visits to sites of “cultural heritage” have increased by 12.5% in Italy, reaching 20% in some Scottish locations - 4.... Read More

Stab-In Pipe Stage 2 Feb 1, 2019 - Feb 14, 2020
This is Stage 2 of a project to design and develop new non-threaded drill pipe joints. .

Stage 2 will be related to 3D printing of conceptual design of snap latch based non-threaded tool joints, electromagnetic calculations and further... Read More

Valorisation of waste biomass from the production of phycocyanin Feb 1, 2019 - Jan 31, 2021
To develop the knowledge and capability for valorisation of waste biomass from the production of phycocyanin, to develop a versatile co-product platform using green/food processing technologies delivering high quality products manufactured in a Good... Read More