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We have 626 biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Fluid Gel-Based Injectable Hydrogels for Osteoarthritis Pain and Inflammation

University of Birmingham

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of pain and disability worldwide. Current treatments such as intra-articular steroid injections provide only short-term relief and often require repeated administration, increasing the risk of joint damage and systemic side effects (1). Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Hardy, Dr R Moakes, Dr M M Mansfield

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

PhD Computer Science (sponsored/self-funded)

Newcastle University

The School of Computing at Newcastle University is advertising a number of PhD projects for self funding students. . Prospective Students are encouraged to contact project supervisors directly for more information on specific projects or research topics. . Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only Computing PhD Programme

Mechanism-based design and screening for synthetic inhibitors targeting the small GTPase splice variant RAC1B

The University of Manchester

Department of Chemistry

RAC1 is a small GTPase protein that functions as a key signaling node downstream of various microenvironmental signaling pathways. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Jin, Dr RB Bryce, Dr S Butterworth

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

Design of MRI contrast agents based on designed metallo coiled coils

University of Birmingham

School of Chemistry

This PhD project will develop a new class of MRI contrast agents. MRI is an essential tool for medical diagnosis. Contrast agents play a crucial role in improving the images obtained, and hence patient outcomes. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Peacock

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Towards the development of a novel class of broad-spectrum anti-infective drugs

University of Strathclyde

Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry

Through exceptionally strong research collaborations at the interface of chemistry, biology, and medicine, we have applied innovative thinking to the field of (Minor Groove Binders) MGBs to develop a novel platform for drug discovery with the potential to treat an impressive range of diseases, including bacterial, fungal, parasitic, and viral infections. Read more

Supervisor: Dr FS Scott

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

PhD in Theoretical Biophysics

Imperial College London

Department of Bioengineering

PhD in Theoretical Biophysics. The Universality in Biology Group [https://clee.bg-research.cc.ic.ac.uk/index.html] led by Dr Chiu Fan Lee at Imperial College London, invites applications for a fully funded PhD position in theoretical biophysics, starting in Autumn 2026 or early 2027. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C F Lee

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Unravelling the mysteries of morphological heterogeneity in bacteria

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Gweon

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

Unravelling the Intricacies of Stress Hormone Regulation

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. The proopiomelanocortin (POMC) pathway is a crucial signaling cascade involved in regulating various physiological processes, including our response to stress, metabolism, immune function, and pigmentation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A B Bicknell

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

Understanding the role of rodent niche in dissemination of pathogens and antimicrobial resistance

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Rats and mice are one of the most prolific and widespread wildlife species. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Gweon, Dr A Buckle

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

The regulation of platelet function - towards new strategies to prevent thrombosis

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Platelets perform a pivotal role in the regulation of haemostasis, a physiological response to injury that prevents excessive bleeding. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J M Gibbins

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

Bioinformatics analyses of microbial communities and their genetic contents to understand the transmission dynamics and selection of antimicrobial resistance

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is one of the topics that we cannot ignore. Bacterial infections unsuccessfully treated due to AMR claim at least 700 000 lives per year worldwide and are projected to be associated with the deaths of 10 million people per year by 2050. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Gweon

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

Protein engineering enzymes for Industry

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. We are interested in key features of the protein sequence - structure - function relationship, and how this information can be translated to health. Read more

Supervisor: Prof K A Watson

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

Point-of-care platelet diagnostics

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Platelets are small blood cells that play a vital role in the chronic and acute progression of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), but also have roles in immunity, inflammation, cancer metastasis, Alzheimer's disease and a range of infections, such as dengue, HIV-1, malaria, and COVID-19. Read more

Supervisor: Dr CI Jones

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

Platelets in health, ageing and disease: new diagnostics and treatments

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Platelets are small blood cells that play a vital role in the chronic and acute progression of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), and also have roles in immunity, inflammation, cancer metastasis, Alzheimer's disease and a range of infections, such as dengue, HIV-1, malaria, and COVID-19. Read more

Supervisor: Dr CI Jones

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

Exploring the therapeutic potential of a novel Botulinum toxin

University of Sheffield

School of Biosciences

Clostridial neurotoxins are produced by anaerobic bacteria such as Clostridium botulinum. Each toxin molecule has a highly conserved zinc-dependent protease domain that cleaves SNARE proteins, a family of molecules required for intracellular trafficking and vesicle fusion. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Peden, Prof J King

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

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