inflammasome PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

This is a Self-Funded/Sponsored PhD opportunity. FUNDING REQUIRED. Full UK/EU or International Tuition Fees. UK Living Expenses. Bench Fees (£45,000 total). Read more

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

The role of the NLRP3 inflammasome in chemotherapy-induced neurotoxicity

This is a Self-Funded/Sponsored PhD opportunity. FUNDING REQUIRED. Full UK/EU or International Tuition Fees. UK Living Expenses. Bench Fees (£45,000 total). Read more

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

The role of the NLRP3 inflammasome in kidney disease

This is a Self-Funded/Sponsored PhD opportunity. FUNDING REQUIRED. Full UK/EU or International Tuition Fees. UK Living Expenses. Bench Fees (£45,000 total). Read more

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

University of Liverpool Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology

Interaction between innate immune activation and endothelial cells, linked to adverse cardiovascular events

The complement system is a key component of the immune response. Maintaining a balance between activation and inhibition of the complement system is key to preserving tissue homeostasis and enabling immune surveillance. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Liptrott, Dr R Rainbow, Prof C Dart

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

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

Cancer: Investigation of accentuated mitochondrial ROS and NLRP3 inflammasome activation in cystic fibrosis and colorectal carcinoma.

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is associated with an accentuated inflammatory response to bacterial lipopolysaccharides (LPS), increased resting energy expenditure and a higher than expected prevalence of gastrointestinal and other malignancies. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Peckham, Prof D Jayne, Dr S Savic, Miss LR Caley

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

Deciphering how NLRP3 inflammasome- and STING-driven inflammatory pathways are linked to mental health disorders

This is a Self-Funded/Sponsored PhD opportunity. FUNDING REQUIRED. Full UK/EU or International Tuition Fees. UK Living Expenses. Bench Fees (£43,000 total). Read more

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Diagnostics for FMF patients and carrier survival in pandemics

Background. Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is a rare inherited genetic disease where patients acquire a mutation on the pyrin gene leading to excessive inflammasome activation and excessive inflammation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Arkwright, Dr G Lopez-Castejon, Dr J Cavet

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

University of Liverpool Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics

Determining the biocompatibility of, novel, nano-silica coated surfaces on oral and gastrointestinal immune barriers

The interaction of nanoparticles with cells, particularly those that are immune-competent, may affect their biocompatibility, particularly when applied in long-term situations. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Liptrott, Prof R Williams

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