Dr. Scott Miners

Associate Professor

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Biography

Scott Miners is an Associate Professor at the University of Bristol, specializing in cerebrovascular dementia research. With approximately 20 years of experience in the field, he has published over 60 original research articles and reviews. His work is internationally recognized, particularly in developing vascular markers for assessing vascular dysfunction in post-mortem brain tissue and cerebrospinal fluid related to dementia. Scott leads a research team, focusing on understanding the causes and contributions of cerebral vascular dysfunction to dementia, and enjoys mentoring junior researchers and PhD students. He has established collaborations with research groups across UK institutions and international academic colleagues. Additionally, Scott is a member of the British Neuropathology Society and serves on the academic committee for the Alzheimer's Research UK Grant review board. He regularly reviews grants for the MRC and national dementia charities and evaluates original research submissions for leading journals in neuropathology and neuroscience.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2024-09-01 — 2027-08-31

Bristol Medical School • Bristol, ENG

Co-leads the Dementia Research Group focusing on cerebrovascular dysfunction in dementia.

Senior Research Fellow

— Present

Bristol Medical School • Bristol, ENG

Conducts research on vascular markers in dementia.

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research statement/proposal
Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.