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University of Cambridge, Graduate School of Life Sciences
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University of Cambridge, Four Year International PhD Programme in Stem Cell Biology
6 Studentships Starting October 2010
Application Deadline 8 Jan 2010.
Interviews to be held 28/29 January 2010.

Stem Cell BiologyStem 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.

Stem cell biology aims to identify and characterise which cells are true stem cells, and to elucidate the physiological, cellular and molecular mechanisms that govern self-renewal, fate specification and differentiation. This research should provide new foundations for biomedical discovery, biotechnological and biopharmaceutical exploitation, and clinical applications in regenerative medicine.

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.
Stem Cell Biology Programme Outline
Programme Outline

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 13 teaching modules plus five experimental approaches sessions given by leaders in the field;
  • learn a variety of techniques, such as advanced imaging and flow cytometry.

Students are expected to choose a laboratory for their thesis research by June 2011, and will then write a research proposal, which will be assessed as part of a research portfolio for a Masters Degree. Students will then commence three years of research for the PhD.

Visit http://www.cscr.cam.ac.uk/phd/wtmrc/ for full details of the programme and how to apply.