Age-Related Diseases (Wolfson Centre for)

Maria
Italy
Age-Related Diseases (Wolfson Centre for) MPhil/PhD, MD (Res)
The International Spinal Research Trust (ISRT), which promotes worldwide scientific networking, funds my research. London is a particularly advantageous location, providing endless access to a range of advanced courses to develop as a person as well as a professional.
The professionals I work with have vast expertise in neurosurgery and tissue culturing for the re-establishment of normal cell-cell relationships and electrophysiology to repair the injured CNS. National collaboration has significantly enhanced and broadened my medical knowledge and scientific expertise on body tissue regeneration. In 2004, the ISRT financed me to attend an international conference organised by the Society for Neurosciences in San Diego.
Within UK law, and at King's, traditional ethical principles guide the development of the latest medical technologies and advancements. Following encouragement from KCL Enterprises to design commercial devices and products, I plan to help the general public gain access to medical technologies on completion of my doctorate.

Timothy
Canada
Age-Related Diseases (Wolfson Centre for) MPhil/PhD, MD (Res)
I have long been interested in pursuing a graduate research degree during my undergraduate studies in Canada. I decided to come to King’s because of its excellent reputation in the world, especially in the field of my research interest to understand mechanisms underlying pain conditions. In addition, its high proportion of graduate students demonstrates to me King’s commitment to be a top research university across multiple disciplines.



When I first arrived at King’s, I was astounded by its locations around the city, being surrounded by top cultural icons of London. I very much enjoy the convenience of my location at Guy’s Campus, where we can reach the Thames and Borough Market within minutes. While at the same time, the newly redecorated centered grass fields of Guy’s Campus offer a much-needed relaxing place and deep contrast to the busy and exciting life in London.



I am currently enrolled in the PhD program at the Wolfson Centre for Age-Related Diseases and fully funded by Roche Pharmaceuticals and various Canadian and British scholarships that include the Overseas Research Student Award. I believe King’s reputation contributed to my success in obtaining these research funding. It has been an invaluable experience attending King’s- being able to enjoy the lively culture in one of the metropolitan centres of the world while having the chance to learn alongside from the many of the most brilliant scientists in the world.