biofilms PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

The use of gaseous and aqueous ozone in the prevention and remediation of biofilms within food manufacturing environments

Cardiff Metropolitan University Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences

Biofilms can be classified as an assembly of surface associated microbial cells that are enclosed in an extracellular polymeric substance matrix. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Blaxland

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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(BBSRC DTP) Investigating the exo-metabolome of biofilms using high-resolution NMR spectroscopy.

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

Biofilms are structured, cooperative communities of microorganisms encased in a polymeric matrix, which have important roles in various domains, including marine ecosystems, healthcare, wastewater treatment, and biotechnological drug production. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Nilsson, Prof A McBain

19 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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NMR approaches for understanding mass transfer in microbial biofilms and sessile microbial communities

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

Biofilms are structured sessile communities of microorganisms with relevance in many areas of life. They are almost omnipresent in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Nilsson, Prof A McBain

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Molecular analysis of the antimicrobial effects of epoxy-tiglianes on in vitro dysregulation of bacterial biofilms and in vivo wound biofilm disruption

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Dentistry

The Advanced Therapies Group at Cardiff University have a BBSRC/NBIC (National Biofilms Innovation Centre) PhD studentship focused on designing and delivering improvement in the ability to effectively treat multi-drug resistant bacterial biofilms. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Hill

12 January 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Engineering 3D biofilms for sustainable wastewater management

University of Westminster Faculty of Science & Technology

Water pollution from untreated wastewater is a big challenge across many countries. This is partly because centralised wastewater treatment networks are expensive to install and are energy intensive. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Kyazze

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Towards understanding antimicrobial resistance (MIBTP)

University of Birmingham Institute of Microbiology and Infection

. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major crisis for human medicine. Globally, untreatable bacterial infections are increasing, leaving limited treatment options. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Buckner, Prof A McNally

4 January 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Understanding the interplay of biofilm growth and AMR plasmid conjugation

University of Birmingham Institute of Microbiology and Infection

Research interests/description of main research theme. Background. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major crisis for human medicine. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Buckner, Prof W Van Schaik

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Deconstructing biofilms

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Colonies of bacteria form biofilms to protect themselves from outside threats, like antibiotics, by making an extracellular matrix. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Noy

31 January 2024 PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Understanding how electrical communication can regulate metabolic cycles in bacteria biofilms

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Engineering

Project Overview. A biofilm is a robust form of bacteria colony resistant to antibiotics. They have significant impacts on a multitude of industries impacting health and industrial processes such as in food production and water security. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Hayashi, Dr G Barrett

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Computational Modelling of Nano-Bio-Interfaces

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

We invite applications for a PhD studentship as part of the Doctoral Training Centre in Biofilms Innovation, Technology and Engineering (BITE). Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Dyer, Prof R Raval

31 January 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Investigation the molecular basis of C. difficile-commensal interactions

University of Warwick School of Life Sciences

Clostridium difficile, an anaerobic bacterial pathogen, causes C. difficile infection (CDI), a major healthcare-associated challenge worldwide. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Unnikrishnan

4 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Novel strategy for treatment of chronic wounds via multi-functional liposomal nanocarriers

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Medicines Development and Pharmaceutical Sciences

A confounding issue of non-healing skin wounds is the presence of pathogenic bacteria, that protect themselves from conventional antibiotic treatments by encasing themselves within protective shields (biofilms). Read more

Supervisors: Dr X Liu, Prof R Falconer

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Nanoparticles for penetrating complex polysaccharide matrices – cell walls and biofilms

University of Warwick School of Life Sciences

Vision. To find carbon-based nanostructures that will pass through complex polysaccharide matrices to deliver drugs and/or reporters. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Gifford

4 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Active functionalised antifouling surfaces

Ulster University - Belfast Campus Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment

Research Group: Engineering

Bacterial biofilms are ubiquitous in nature. Biofilms have a range of beneficial functions for e.g. they play important role in bioremediation and nitrogen fixation in plants, but, can also cause detrimental effects like infections in medical settings and biofouling of ship hulls which lead to increased drag. Read more

Supervisor: Dr SJ Jana

26 February 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Rivers of Threads; Exploring Biofilm and Natural Fibre Dynamics in Freshwater Environments

University of Warwick School of Life Sciences

Research Group: CENTA - Central England NERC Training Alliance

Project Highlights. 1. This project addresses the critical environmental concern of textile pollution, emphasizing the significance of natural fibers in freshwater environments. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Cook

10 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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We have 42 biofilms PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

biofilms PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 42 biofilms PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

The use of gaseous and aqueous ozone in the prevention and remediation of biofilms within food manufacturing environments

(BBSRC DTP) Investigating the exo-metabolome of biofilms using high-resolution NMR spectroscopy.

NMR approaches for understanding mass transfer in microbial biofilms and sessile microbial communities

Molecular analysis of the antimicrobial effects of epoxy-tiglianes on in vitro dysregulation of bacterial biofilms and in vivo wound biofilm disruption

Engineering 3D biofilms for sustainable wastewater management

Towards understanding antimicrobial resistance (MIBTP)

Understanding the interplay of biofilm growth and AMR plasmid conjugation

Deconstructing biofilms

Understanding how electrical communication can regulate metabolic cycles in bacteria biofilms

Computational Modelling of Nano-Bio-Interfaces

Investigation the molecular basis of C. difficile-commensal interactions

Novel strategy for treatment of chronic wounds via multi-functional liposomal nanocarriers

Nanoparticles for penetrating complex polysaccharide matrices – cell walls and biofilms

Active functionalised antifouling surfaces

Rivers of Threads; Exploring Biofilm and Natural Fibre Dynamics in Freshwater Environments

We have 42 biofilms PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

biofilms PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 42 biofilms PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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