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carbohydrate PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 9 carbohydrate PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Development of carbohydrate-functionalised materials for detection and prevention of medical device-associated infections
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are a growing problem in the 21st century, causing longer and more serious infections, and resulting in poor outcomes for vulnerable patients. . Read more
MSc By Research: Matching genotype and phenotype: Comparing genome sequences of multiple gut anaerobic bacteria to identify key substrate degrading enzymes
The MSc by Research programme at the University of Aberdeen is for students interested in a research-intensive master's degree. It is designed specifically to enhance your skills for a PhD or research career. Read more
Sweet disposition: combatting bacterial infections and antimicrobial resistance with designer proteins that target biofilm matrix carbohydrates
Microorganisms grow as biofilms on surfaces, from teeth to surgical implants or even the lining of the lungs. Biofilms are dense cell aggregates embedded in a complex matrix of molecules that surrounds and protect the cells. Read more
EPSRC supported EngD: Developing digital tools for sustainable surface cleaning towards net zero solutions
Surface cleaning is a key and fundamental process in many domestic and industrial applications. Despite considerable amount of research on cleaning, there exists some knowledge gaps about the microscale interactions between cleaning agents and foulants on the surface. Read more
Synthesis of anticancer alkaloids
Research Group:
Chemistry and Biosciences
Luotonin A is a natural occurring plant alkaloid bearing polycyclic quinazolinone. It has shown inhibitory effect towards topoisomerase I (TP1), an enzyme responsible for antibiotic and anticancer. Read more
Computational and machine learning driven development of new polysialyltransferase (ST8SiaII) inhibitors against metastatic cancer
Research Group:
Institute of Cancer Therapeutics
Polysialic acid (polySia) is a carbohydrate polymer important for embryonic development. PolySia is absent in healthy adult tissues whereas overexpressed in several tumours. Read more
Investigating the impact of galectin-ligand interaction on cancer cell resistance to chemotherapeutic treatment
Galectins are multifunctional carbohydrate-binding proteins that are expressed by many types of human cells. Changes of galectin expression commonly occur in cancer (e.g. Read more
ChemGlycoSEPSI: chemical glycobiology for the study and exploitation of Pseudaminic acid sugars in infectious diseases
Pseudaminic acid (Pse) is a rare non-mammalian sialic acid-like sugar present on the surface of a number of bacteria including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter… Read more
Prebiotics and synbiotics for human health - converting biomass into functional food ingredients
Prof. Rastall is interested in research in the area of prebiotic oligosaccharides, synbiotic combinations with probiotics and the impact of structure on the gut fermentation of carbohydrates. Read more
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