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Antifungal potency of the airway epithelium in health and disease
The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Human lungs must balance elimination of a myriad of toxic or pathogenic particles inhaled daily with maintenance of tissue homeostasis to avoid lung disease and ultimately respiratory failure. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Bertuzzi, Dr M Bromley, Prof P Bowyer
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Selective targeting of proteases for the treatment of chronic airways disease.
Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy
Cystic fibrosis (CF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are both progressive airways diseases associated with cycles of infection and inflammation, lung tissue destruction and pulmonary decline. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof L Martin
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Are microplastics in the air we breathe a threat to human health?
Anglia Ruskin University ARU Faculty of Health, Education and Medical Science
Microplastics (plastic particles. Occupational exposures to airborne microplastic fibres amongst workers in the textile and flocking industries have been found to be associated with interstitial lung disease, cardiac and autoimmune disease, and lung cancer. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MN Najlah, Dr DG Green, Dr CE Erridge
 25 April 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project has funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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Exploring the role of the anti-ageing molecule sirtuin-1 in cellular senescence in primary human lung cells
Imperial College London National Heart and Lung Institute
3-year BBSRC CASE studentship, in collaboration with AstraZeneca, commencing October 2021. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof P Barnes FRS, Prof L E Donnelly, Dr J Baker
 30 April 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project has funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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The role of Molecular Regulators in Lung Development
Nottingham Trent University School of Science & Technology
We would like to investigate and understand the processes involved in Lung development, such as, cell proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis that are modulated/deregulated during development leading to the development of Lung disease and cancer. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Ahmed
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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Diagnostic and therapeutic biomarkers in lung cancer
University of Hong Kong Department of Medicine
The aim of my research laboratory is to develop and implement new ways to improve the prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer through multi-disciplinary research that translates results between the laboratory and the clinic. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D CL Lam
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PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Basal stem cells in the lung and their recognition of dying cells
The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Stem cell division and differentiation is critical for barrier repair following inflammation, but the initial trigger for this process is unknown. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof T Hussell, Dr N Fujino
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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Development of a phage-based molecular assay to detect human Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection in blood
University of Leicester Department of Respiratory Sciences
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a serious threat to global health and is the leading cause of death from an infectious disease. In 2019, more than 10 million people fell ill with TB and 1.3 million died. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Haldar, Dr G Mukamolova
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Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Molecular mechanisms of selective autophagy
University of Warwick School of Life Sciences
This project is available through the MIBTP programme on a competition basis. The successful applicant will join the MIBTP cohort and will take part in all of the training offered by the programme. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr I Nezis, Dr A Cameron
 6 May 2021 PhD Research Project

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Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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MSc by Research programme - LRRK2 kinase pathway activation during infection
University of Dundee School of Life Sciences
LRRK2 functions as a kinase and hyperactivating mutations cause 1-2% of all cases of Parkinson’s disease. LRRK2 is highly expressed in immune cells and LRRK2 signalling appears to play a role in immune defence mechanisms. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Sammler
 5 August 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Understanding disease mechanisms in autoimmune inflammatory muscle disease
The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
The idiopathic inflammatory myopathies are a spectrum of autoimmune disorders characterized by inflammation of muscle tissue (myositis), which leads to muscle weakness and fatigue. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Lamb, Dr H Chinoy
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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Mechanistic investigation of cardiac complications of COVID-19
University of Bristol Bristol Medical School
Rationale. On May 4, 2020, the outbreak of COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2 has escalated to 3.5 million cases worldwide, including 250,000 deaths. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof P Madeddu, Dr E Avolio
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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NHLI Foundation Scholarship “Management and Health Impact of Asthma” – 3 year PhD Studentship
Imperial College London National Heart and Lung Institute
The . National Heart and Lung Institute Foundation’s.  interest is in all aspects of heart, lung and cardiovascular disease. The Foundation awards grants to the National Heart and Lung Institute to assist the Institute in carrying out research, development and education in heart and lung medicine. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Bloom, Prof S Saglani
 31 May 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project has funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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Environmental control of dendritic cell activation and function during pulmonary type 2 inflammation
The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Type 2 inflammation is a defining feature of infection with parasitic worms (helminths), as well as being responsible for widespread suffering in allergies. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A MacDonald, Prof J Allen
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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Determining how immune responses are regulated at mucosal surfaces
The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
The immune system must be primed to quickly respond to infection, but must also be tightly regulated so it ignores harmless substances and our own tissues. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Travis, Prof D Thornton
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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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