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We have 241 cell signalling PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
cell signalling PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 241 cell signalling PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Translational Studies into Molecular mechanisms underlying Parkinson's disease
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a devastating neurodegenerative condition that affects up to 10 million people worldwide and there is no cure. Read more
Beyond known characteristics: Moonlighting activity of natural products
Second Supervisor. Dr Helen O'Hare, Department of Respiratory Sciences, University of Leicester. Bacteria colonize virtually all habitats on our planet, including soil, water, plants, animals and humans. Read more
Harnessing mechanotransduction using magnetic nanoactuators to elicit cellular responses
Remote control of cellular responses based on mechanotransduction is a research field rapidly expanding both in basic research and clinical applications. Read more
Genetic and molecular underpinnings of obesity - using veterinary models for insight into human disease
Why are some individuals prone to obesity and yet others stay lean in an obesogenic environment? Obesity is highly heritable as are related metabolic traits. Read more
Control of bone shape and function by the extracellular matrix Fibrillin-1
Bones are tightly regulated structures that remodel their structure to adapt to changes in their mechanical environment. With ageing, this mechanical response is often dampened, leading to bone loss and weakness. Read more
Regulation of virulence and biofilm formation by quorum sensing and the "stress alarmone" ppGpp in gram-negative pathogenic bacteria.
We are investigating the complex interplay between cell-cell signalling (quorum sensing), microbial lifestyle (i.e., free-living planktonic cultures vs sessile biofilm communities), growth phase and virulence in gram-negative bacteria. Read more
Obtaining insights into how a signalling hub protein Ras activates multiple effectors
The RAS family of small GTPases act as signalling hubs regulating cell proliferation and differentiation. It is highly conserved from yeast to humans, highlighting its fundamental biological roles. Read more
Ion channel signalling in cancer cells
Our cells constantly sense and transport ions present in their environment. From embryonic development to epilepsy to heart disease to cancer, our cells’ ability to respond to changes in the ionic microenvironment is essential for healthy ageing. Read more
The impact of soft-fruit phytochemicals on the gut microbiome and bile acid signalling
Applications are invited for this self-funded 36 Month project within the Rowett Institute at the University of Aberdeen. Background. Read more
Altered protein nanoscale organisation in autoimmune disease
Application deadline - midday (GMT) Friday 10 January 2025. Cells can be characterised on the genomic, transcriptomic or proteomic levels, however, there is a 4th, currently hidden level – how molecules are arranged within the cells. Read more
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Decoding signal computation in pluripotent stem cells. BBSRC SWBio DTP PhD studentship 2025 Entry
Up to 34 fully-funded 4-year PhD studentships* available to start in September 2025, across a wide range of bioscience disciplines. Read more
PHD BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
The PhD in Biological Sciences gives suitably qualified graduates the chance to address important biological questions. Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University offers students state-of-the-art facilities and the supervision of academic staff who have trained in internationally renowned laboratories. Read more
Elucidating lectin receptor signalling balance in dendritic cell function modulation in health and disease
The immune system is responsible to maintain safe environment for normal cell function. It achieves this by taking defence actions against harmful invaders but tolerance to beneficial substances. Read more
Obtaining an integrated understanding of oncogenic RAS signalling
The RAS family of small GTPases act as signalling hubs regulating cell proliferation and differentiation. The physiological importance of RAS signalling is evident as about 25% of all human cancers harbour mutations in ras genes, where kras is most frequently mutated (about 18%) (COSMIC, v94). Read more
(Bicentenary) Combining genetics and biophysical approaches to probe temperature compensation mechanisms of Notch signalling
Understanding how increased temperature through climate change will impact organismal development depends on identifying compensation mechanisms that ensure robustness to changing environmental inputs. Read more