UKRI BBSRC NEEDL DLA: Uncovering the hidden laws of grit: novel mechanisms of drug-resistance via ribosome hibernation
Newcastle University
Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School
Research Group:
Melnikov Lab in collaboration with Dr. Jamie Bojko
When pathogens are assaulted with drugs, they activate various defence mechanisms to stay alive and mitigate drug toxicity. These defence strategies allow pathogenic cells to escape clinical treatment, making drug-resistant infections a leading cause of death around the world. Read more
Supervisor: Dr S Melnikov
24 November 2026
PhD Research Project
Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)