Deep Learning for Precision Oncology

School of Medicine, Dentistry & Biomedical Sciences

Research Group: The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research

All cancer types can potentially resist therapy, either through innate mechanisms or acquired in response to treatment. Patients with resistant tumours have poor prognosis and around 460 people die of cancer every day in the UK alone. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Overton

14 April 2025 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Conjugated polymer nanoparticles for fluorescence-guided intraoperative tumour visualization

University of Liverpool

Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology

Every year there are 900,000 new cases of head and neck cancer (HNC) worldwide. Unfortunately, the number of people being diagnosed and dying of this disease in Liverpool is significantly higher than the rest of England, and in some deprived areas, higher than parts of India and South Africa. Read more

Supervisors: Mr J Fleming, Dr M Giardiello

24 April 2025 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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AI and Deep Learning Approaches for Personalized Cancer Treatment

King’s College London

School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Sciences

About the Project. An exciting opportunity to join the Sailem group - a dynamic and multidisciplinary group at the School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Sciences - where you will develop cutting-edge computational pathology approaches to advance cancer diagnosis and treatment. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Sailem

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

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CRUK Black Leaders in Cancer Non-Clinical PhD Scholarship: Investigating KAT6A PROTACs to Treat Leukaemia and Solid Tumors

The University of Manchester

Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

This programme is aimed at students from Black heritage backgrounds pursuing a PhD in cancer-related fields. This scheme is open to people who self-identify as being from a Black heritage background, including a mixed background, for example. Read more

Supervisors: Prof G Lacaud, Dr S Butterworth, Prof T Somervaille

4 April 2025 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Identifying critical pathways regulating autoimmunity in immuno-oncology and arthritis patients

The University of Manchester

Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Background. Immune checkpoint inhibitors (CPIs) such as BLOCKING antibodies targeting CTLA4 (e.g. ipilimumab) have revolutionised the treatment of metastatic cancers by offering long-term remission, by boosting the immune response. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Viatte, Mr P Martin, Dr MC Christofi

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

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Neurocognitive status in adolescents and young adults with cancer and its impact on core outcomes

The University of Manchester

Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

This is an opportunity to study a fully-funded PhD in Manchester, UK, in oncology and cognitive function. The studentship includes UK fees and a monthly stipend for the duration of the programme. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M McCabe, Prof J Yorke, Dr L Robinson, Dr ST Taylor

15 June 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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A bioengineered 3D model of obesity-related breast cancer to investigate the anti-tumour immune response induced by exercise (Ref: SSEHS/MM25)

Loughborough University

School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

Background. Breast cancer diagnoses affect 1 in 7 UK women, estimated to coast ~£3.6 billion by 2034 (breastcancernow.org). Lifestyle factors, including sedentary behaviour and obesity, significantly influence breast cancer risk, with inactivity alone costing ~£7.4 billion/year (www.gov.uk/phe). Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Morris, Dr A Capel, Dr J King, Prof L Bishop

18 April 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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The role of endothelial PKD1 in endothelial dysfunction and formation of aortic aneurysms

University of Sheffield

School of Medicine and Population Health

Polycytin-1 (PKD1) is the main causative gene for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) affecting every 1 in 400 to 1,000 people. Read more

Supervisors: Dr JSC Serbanovic-Canic, Prof S Francis

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

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A targeted oncolytic adenovirus to treat multiple myeloma

University of Sheffield

School of Medicine and Population Health

Project Title. A targeted oncolytic adenovirus to treat multiple myeloma. The research group. The successful student would become a member of the Sheffield Myeloma Research Team with an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative environment where equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are strongly embedded. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Michelle Lawson, Dr M Muthana

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

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Understanding how to target the T cell compartment within related brain tumours

The University of Manchester

Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

T cell-based immunotherapy has revolutionised the treatment of many different types of cancer. However, to date, these treatments have not been successful or widely used for the treatment of brain tumours. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Couper, Prof D Brough, Dr OP Pathmanaban

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

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Understanding the cardiotoxic effects of anti-cancer therapies; a multidisciplinary approach

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Sciences

There are >18 million new cancer patients worldwide every year, of which >2 million are women with breast cancer. Read more

Supervisors: Prof P R Dash, Prof W Holderbaum, Prof S Nasuto, Prof N Derakhshan

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

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We have 15 clinical oncology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

clinical oncology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 15 clinical oncology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Deep Learning for Precision Oncology

Conjugated polymer nanoparticles for fluorescence-guided intraoperative tumour visualization

AI and Deep Learning Approaches for Personalized Cancer Treatment

CRUK Black Leaders in Cancer Non-Clinical PhD Scholarship: Investigating KAT6A PROTACs to Treat Leukaemia and Solid Tumors

Identifying critical pathways regulating autoimmunity in immuno-oncology and arthritis patients

Neurocognitive status in adolescents and young adults with cancer and its impact on core outcomes

Targeting steroid metabolism to block colorectal cancer proliferation

Development of Novel Cellular Platforms for Immunotherapies

Development of Novel Cellular Platforms for Immunotherapies

Investigating alternative and more effective modes of radiotherapy

A bioengineered 3D model of obesity-related breast cancer to investigate the anti-tumour immune response induced by exercise (Ref: SSEHS/MM25)

The role of endothelial PKD1 in endothelial dysfunction and formation of aortic aneurysms

A targeted oncolytic adenovirus to treat multiple myeloma

Understanding how to target the T cell compartment within related brain tumours

Understanding the cardiotoxic effects of anti-cancer therapies; a multidisciplinary approach

We have 15 clinical oncology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

clinical oncology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 15 clinical oncology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Deep Learning for Precision Oncology

Conjugated polymer nanoparticles for fluorescence-guided intraoperative tumour visualization

AI and Deep Learning Approaches for Personalized Cancer Treatment

CRUK Black Leaders in Cancer Non-Clinical PhD Scholarship: Investigating KAT6A PROTACs to Treat Leukaemia and Solid Tumors

Identifying critical pathways regulating autoimmunity in immuno-oncology and arthritis patients

Neurocognitive status in adolescents and young adults with cancer and its impact on core outcomes

Targeting steroid metabolism to block colorectal cancer proliferation

Development of Novel Cellular Platforms for Immunotherapies

Development of Novel Cellular Platforms for Immunotherapies

Investigating alternative and more effective modes of radiotherapy

A bioengineered 3D model of obesity-related breast cancer to investigate the anti-tumour immune response induced by exercise (Ref: SSEHS/MM25)

The role of endothelial PKD1 in endothelial dysfunction and formation of aortic aneurysms

A targeted oncolytic adenovirus to treat multiple myeloma

Understanding how to target the T cell compartment within related brain tumours

Understanding the cardiotoxic effects of anti-cancer therapies; a multidisciplinary approach

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