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cell biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 926 cell biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Investigating genetic and circadian rhythm effects on radiotherapy side effects for breast cancer

Project. Radiotherapy is an effective form of cancer therapy that targets high energy irradiation to the tumour volume, resulting in destruction of cancer cells and improved survival. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C J Talbot, Dr TR Rattay
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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MSc by Research: New technologies to monitor assembly of alternative forms of the proteasome

The Rousseau lab is interested in decoding how protein degradation by the proteasome is regulated in cells so that accumulation of unfolded, misfolded, or damaged proteins can be cleared before they become deleterious. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Rousseau
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Untangling how Metal Dyshomeostasis Pathologically Interacts with Protein Aggregates to Drive Neurodegeneration

Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) consists of two syndromes, Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) and Parkinson’s Disease with Dementia (PDD). Cognitive and motor symptom order differs, but phenotypes eventually converge. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr I Pienaar
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Engineering Provitamin A (Beta-carotene) Rich Tomatoes

Background. Poor diets are a leading contributor to chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, certain cancers, and obesity. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof P Fraser, Dr G Enfissi, Dr LP Perez
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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Investigating the Link Between Cancer, Vascular Inflammation, and Thrombosis

Project Overview. Cancer is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and its impact extends beyond the tumour itself. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr H Roweth, Prof J M Gibbins
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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The effects of Interleukin-1 primed mesenchymal stem cells on hypoxic-ischemic brain damage

  Research Group: Division of Neuroscience
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide but with limited therapies, thus new therapeutic strategies are urgently needed. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E Pinteaux, Prof S Allan, Prof C J Smith
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Determination and validation of the optimal sampling method for congenital cytomegalovirus newborn screening

  Research Group: Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomic Sciences
Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is a ubiquitous virus with an adult seroprevalence worldwide of 86%. In most immunocompetent individuals infection is asymptomatic but the virus establishes a life-long infection with periodic reactivation and asymptomatic shedding. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof P Vallely, Prof P Klapper
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Development of new mRNA-based cancer vaccines for breast cancer

Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3 year full-time or 6 year part-time PhD project. The PhD will be based in the School of Medicine, Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences and will be supervised by Dr Roja Hadianamrei and Dr Sassan Hafizi. . Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Hadianamrei, Dr S Hafizi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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(MRC NW-DMS) Mapping the immune-matrix microenvironment in metastatic ovarian cancer

  Research Group: Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine
High-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC) is the most aggressive ovarian cancer subtype, and metastasis within the peritoneal cavity leads to resistance to therapy and poor patient outcomes. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Caswell, Dr R Morgan, Mr M Nobis, Prof R Edmondson
 27 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Connectomics across sexes, species and states

Neuroscience in the fly and beyond is being transformed by the availability of connectomes, synaptic resolution wiring diagrams. We have played leading roles in two large collaborations that have recently generated and analysed separate (female) brain and (male) nerve cord connectomes for the fly. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Jefferis
 8 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(MRC NW-DMS CASE) Biomarkers in Human Osteochondral Donor and Recipients; Biomarkers Predictive of Disease Pathway and Clinical Outcome

Effective osteoarthritis treatment is one of the biggest unmet needs in society. This PhD directly translates into improvements in patient outcomes, with the aim to halt or delay progress of early osteoarthritis. Read more
 Supervisors: Ms L Biant, Dr G Orozco, Prof S Eyre, Prof MM McNicholas
 27 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)