A list of projects recruiting for entry to Edinburgh in September 2026. Vascular and Immune contributors to DementiA VIDA (Vascular and Immune contributors to DementiA) is a multi-institutional partnership between Alzheimer’s Society and four world-leading research sites: University of Edinburgh, University of Manchester, Imperial and City St Georges University of London. Projects focus on the importance of vascular and immune mechanisms in dementia, helping students gain the right skills to become the next generation of much-needed dementia researchers. Application details on FindAPhd.com. Apply before 9 January 2026. ProjectPrimary SupervisorFindAPhD.com link Targeting the vascular smooth muscle cells in cerebral amyloid angiopathy, a common cause of vascular dementia Prof Susanne van Veluw https://edin.ac/4oAwHCqInvestigation of vascular-oligodendrocyte interactions using iPSC-derived models of inherited vascular dementia Dr Rikesh Rajanihttps://edin.ac/4pfsmWmDecoding the Vascular Origins of Alzheimer’s Disease Through Advanced Imaging and Proteomic Dr. Axel Montagne https://edin.ac/48hIxN4Understanding the impact of post-stroke infection on neuroinflammation and small vessel disease in stroke recovery Dr Laura McCullochhttps://edin.ac/4atBmCJ This article was published on 2025-11-26
