FindAPhD > University of Cambridge, Four Year International PhD Programme in Stem Cell Biology
6 Studentships Starting October 2011
Application Deadline 7th Jan 2011.
Interviews to be held 27th/28th January 2011.
Stem Cell Biology
Stem cells are defined by the dual capacity to self-renew and to differentiate. These properties sustain homeostatic cell turnover in adult tissues and enable repair and regeneration throughout the lifetime of the organism. In contrast to tissue stem cells, pluripotent stem cells derived from early embryos or by molecular reprogramming have the ability to produce any somatic cell type.
Cambridge Stem Cell Community
The University of Cambridge is exceptional in the depth and diversity of its research in Stem Cell Biology, and has a dynamic and interactive research community that is ranked amongst the foremost in the world. By bringing together members of both the Schools of Biology and Medicine, this four year PhD programme will enable you to take advantage of the strength and breadth of stem cell research available in Cambridge. Choose from over 30 participating host laboratories using a range of experimental approaches and organisms.
Programme Outline
During the first year students will:
During the first year students will:
- perform laboratory rotations in three different participating groups working on both basic and translational stem cell biology;
- study fundamental aspects of Stem Cell and Developmental Biology through a series of teaching modules given by leaders in the field;
- learn a variety of techniques, such as advanced imaging, flow cytometry, and management of complex data sets.
Students are expected to choose a laboratory for their thesis research by June 2012, and will then write a research proposal which will be assessed for the MRes Degree in Stem Cell Biology. Students will then commence a three year PhD.
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