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Understanding the Role of the Vascular Clock in Diabetic Retinopathy
Research Group:
Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a leading cause of vision loss, characterized by retinal vascular damage and neovascularization. This project seeks to understand the role of the vascular circadian clock in endothelial cell (EC) function and its impact on DR progression. Read more
Determining the role of mitochondrial DNA variation in hepatic pathways and its impact on physiology, pharmacology and toxicology: a combined in vitro and bioinformatic approach.
Project Background and Aims. It is widely known that differences in the nuclear genome contribute to aspects of us as individuals, from hair colour to lifespan. Read more
The role and molecular actions of Galectin-3 in peritoneal fibrosis formation
Scarring is the abnormal healing process that leads to reduced functionality of a tissue, affecting health and wellbeing. We wish to understand the processes of scarring in the peritoneum at the molecular and cellular level which can ultimately lead to the development of novel and successful therapies. Read more
(RadNet Non-Clinical PhD)Development of in vitro and in silico models to predict impact of intermittent flow on hypoxic gene expression
The presence of regions of hypoxia is well established as a key factor of tumour progression and therapy resistance, in particular radiotherapy (RT). Read more
Kinetochore-mediated control of microtubule dynamics reconstituted in vitro
Primary Supervisor: Dr Vladimir Volkov. Funding: China Scholarship Council (CSC). Deadline: 29th January 2025. Project Overview. Read more
CASE Project: Use of physiologically relevant in vitro cell models for the development of biology-driven approaches to enhance the efficacy of scalp and limb cooling technologies
This project will be undertaken in collaboration with Paxman Coolers Ltd and will involve a minimum 3-month placement based at the Industry Partner's premises. Read more
Predicting live birth in couples having in vitro fertilisation: an individual participant data meta-analysis of records from 16 countries
1 in 6 couples experience infertility and many will need active treatment such as in vitro fertilisation (IVF). This involves stimulation of the woman’s ovaries to enable maturation of her eggs which are collected and fertilised with the male partner’s sperm to create embryos. Read more
Identifying Novel Regulators of Neuromuscular Junction Remodeling in in vitro and in vivo models
This project is on offer as part of the studentship scheme of the Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research. The Euan MacDonald Centre is a multi-disciplinary network of motor neuron disease (MND) researchers across Scotland. Read more
Self-funded MSc R- Understanding tumour-mediated suppression of cytotoxic T cell function by rebuilding suppression in vitro
Summary. Cytotoxic T cells have the capability of killing tumour target cells. However, this ability is commonly suppressed within the tumour microenvironment. Read more
Self-funded PhD- Understanding tumour-mediated suppression of cytotoxic T cell function by rebuilding it in vitro
Summary. Cytotoxic T cells have the capability of killing tumour target cells. However, this ability is commonly suppressed within the tumour microenvironment. Read more
Durham Doctoral Teaching Fellow: Investigation into the molecular mechanisms that govern age-related pigmentary changes in bioengineered human skin constructs in vitro
Pigmentary changes in skin tone, such as the development of “age spots” or solar lentigines are associated with an ageing phenotype and correlate with exposure to damaging ultraviolet radiation (UVR). Read more
Mapping molecular interactions of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells-Extracellular Vesicles and their target cells
A 4-year full-time PhD studentship is available from October 2025 in Biotherapeutics and Advanced Therapies Division within the Science, Research and Innovation… Read more
Project at University of Reading: Designing next-generation plant-dairy hybrid ingredients to support gut health and immunity
Emerging evidence suggests that ‘hybrid’ or blended food matrices have the potential to introduce the next-generation of functional, healthy, and more sustainable food ingredients. Read more
Engineering an in vitro human embryo implantation platform to study pathologies arising in early pregnancy (S3.5-SMP-Lucas)
Embryo implantation is the step in early pregnancy where the founding tissue of the placenta from the embryo, called the trophoblast, establishes a physical connection with the mother at the inner lining of the uterus, called the endometrium. Read more
Optical Tissue Stimulation for In vitro Vascularization
At the Programmable Biomaterials Lab (PBL), our goal is to solve some of the major challenges facing large-scale and high-throughput bioproduction via innovative 3D light-assisted programming of matter. Read more