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cell biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 926 cell biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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(MRC NW-DMS) Integrating single cell transcriptomics and computational modelling to discover genetic drivers of age-related macular degeneration

  Research Group: Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomics
Why do some people develop age-related macular degeneration (AMD) while others remain unaffected? Can genetics and artificial intelligence help uncover the earliest biological changes that lead to vision loss?. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Ellingford, Prof A Morris, Dr PS Sergouniotis
 27 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(MCRC MB-PhD) Regulation of humoral immunity in non-small cell lung cancer

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death worldwide. Earlier detection and improved patient stratification are essential for improving outcomes, but this requires a better understanding of how cancer cells interact with their local environment. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr AB Byron, Dr S Knight, Prof A Malliri
 15 March 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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UKRI BBSRC NEEDL DLA: Deciphering Immune-Metabolic Signalling Networks Through Integrative Proteomics and Systems Biology

Biological systems depend on constant communication between cells, tissues, and organs to maintain health and respond to environmental challenges. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A English
 24 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Meta-Bayesian Optimisation for Cell Culture Media Development

AI_CDT_DecisionMaking. Details. Cell culture media are a major cost and performance factor in biologics, cell therapy and precision fermentation. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof R Allmendinger, Dr T Chugh, Dr MA Alvarez
 4 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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What Are the Molecular Mechanisms Coordinating Bacterial Cell Envelope Construction and Integrity?

How do bacteria keep their protective cell envelope intact as they grow?. The bacterial cell envelope is a three-layered structure that protects bacteria from their environment and provides resistance to antibiotics. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MW Webby, Prof D Roper
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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The Role of Bruton’s Tyrosine Kinase in B-Cell Development and Health: From Molecular Pathways to Therapeutic Opportunities

  Research Group: Cancer Sciences
Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) is a critical signalling molecule within the B-cell receptor (BCR) pathway, regulating B-cell maturation, survival, activation and immune function. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Britton, Dr H Walter
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Reading tissue history and exposures using spatial single-cell genomics

Every cell carries a record of its past. Somatic mutations and DNA methylation changes accumulate as cells divide and as tissues encounter chemicals in the environment, leaving marks that reveal how tissues are built, maintained, and damaged [1,2,3]. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Russell, Dr T Coorens
 18 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Mechanism of the cell death induced by joint activation of p53 and ISR networks

Doctoral study program. Biomedical Sciences. Form. doctoral (present). Department. Department of Biology. Supervisor. Zdenek Andrysik, Ph.D. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Z Andrysík
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Turbocharging T cell therapeutics for solid cancer

  Research Group: Division of Immunology, Immunity to Infection and Respiratory Medicine
T cell–based immunotherapies have shown promise for certain malignancies, yet multiple factors limit their effectiveness in solid tumors. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Hurlstone, Dr KM Marie, Prof A Malliri
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Smart Switchable Sensors for On Demand Biosensing and Cell Therapy Monitoring

Cell and gene therapies are transforming medicine by enabling personalised treatments for patients with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P Mendes
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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EastBio: How do cells build organs? Using maths and machine learning to learn the rules of morphogenesis from 3D live imaging data

This fully funded, 4-year PhD project is part of a competition funded by the BBSRC EASTBIO Doctoral Training Partnership. We are seeking a talented, creative, and friendly individual to join our interdisciplinary team. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Hiscock, Dr J Glover
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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EASTBIO : Establish proximity labelling strategies in zebrafish to capture cellular interactions in vivo

Unravelling the outcomes of cell–cell interactions is fundamental to understanding biological processes. The ability to visualise and track these interactions in vivo greatly enhances our capacity to dissect contact-dependent communication. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Y Feng, Dr M Malaguti
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Reactive Sulfur Species: Unlocking Nature’s Hidden Chemistry for Health and Sustainability

  Research Group: Molecular & Cell Biology
Have you ever wondered what really drives life under stress? For decades, biology has focused on reactive oxygen species (ROS) as the main players in health and disease. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr CS Switzer
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Bio-Hybrid Metal-Organic Frameworks for Programmable Cellular Interfaces

Background and Rationale. Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are crystalline, porous, and highly modular materials capable of hosting small molecules, ions, and biomolecules. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof E Valsami-Jones
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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T cell signalling in fibrotic feedback loops

Project Title. T cell signalling in fibrotic feedback loops. Fibrosis is a pathological feature of many chronic inflammatory diseases, characterized by extracellular matrix (ECM) dysregulation, connective tissue accumulation, and complex immune-stromal feedback loops. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Richard
 8 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)