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Investigate the role of Lamellipodin and the NHS protein family, key regulators of the actin cytoskeleton, in cancer cell migration using CRISPR-Cas9, microfluidics, and advanced live cell imaging.
Cancer is a devastating disease. more than one in three people in the UK will develop cancer in their lifetime. Metastasis is the primary cause of cancer related deaths. Read more
Characterising the role of the AP3 complex in controlling integrin lysosomal delivery, cancer cell migration and growth
Cell growth and migration are essential for a variety of physiological conditions, from development to immune responses, would healing and cancer. Read more
Investigate the molecular mechanism controlling FEME (Fast Endophilin Mediated Endocytosis) in directed cancer cell migration using CRISPR, biochemistry, and advanced microscopy methods.
Cancer is a devastating disease. more than one in three people in the UK will develop cancer in their lifetime. Metastasis is the primary cause of cancer related deaths. Read more
Investigating the mechanisms underlying the collective migration of heterogenous groups of cells
Collective migration of heterogeneous groups of cells is emerging as a key driver of cancer metastasis, the cause of 90% of cancer deaths. Read more
Rights-based Approaches in Anti-Trafficking
. Responses to human trafficking and ‘modern slavery’ continue to be dominated by a narrow set of policy representations of human trafficking as a crime of ‘illegal’ border crossing and/of unabated criminality (Sharapov 2017). Read more
Pandemic Potential of Avian Influenza in the UK: Modelling Cross-Species Transmission and Spillover to Humans
The 2022 Avian Influenza outbreak in the UK is largest on record and the first time farm-to-farm transmission and animal-to-human transmission has been identified[1]. Read more
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Characterising the mode of action of a novel anti-AT1R antibody (ATN-E11) on the proliferation, migration and angiogenesis in a range of cancer cell lines
Fixed term contract for 3 years, commencing January 2024. Bursary of £18,622 per annum and a full fee-waiver for UK tuition fees. Read more
Insect movement and migration behaviour and implications for ecosystem function
Insects play many critical roles in global ecosystems. However, there is still relatively little known about their movement and migration behaviour and how this may influence a species’ ability to respond to landscape change. Read more
Investigation of antagonism of multiple RGD-binding integrins as a therapeutic strategy in advanced head and neck cancer
Research Group:
Institute of Cancer Therapeutics
Background. The integrins are a family of transmembrane receptors which mediate cell-cell and cell-ECM adhesion, and signalling across the cell membrane involved in pathways controlling cell migration, proliferation, differentiation, cell survival and apoptosis. Read more
Externalisation and Securitisation of Asylum and Migration
The project focuses on the worrying trend of outsourcing asylum responsibilities to third countries but also externalisation at the borders of wealthy countries. Read more
Integrating mechanical and chemical cues in stem cell migration and division
Adult stem cells are found in most tissues, and the interaction between stem cells and their niche tightly controls their self-renewal and differentiation state. Read more
Is there a Role for Activated Akt in Palatogenesis?
Main Aim. The project will use a medial edge epithelial (MEE) cell line as an in vitro model. These cells will be used to investigate the effects of exogenous TGFβ-3 and activation of Akt on cell migration, epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) and apoptosis. Read more
Molecular mechanism of vimentin induced epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT) and stemness in cancer cells
Background. Most cancers are epithelial in origin and arise from a single progenitor cell, similar to an embryo, to become a clone of cells. Read more
Possible role of mutant vimentin in cancer progression and metastasis
Background. This project will investigate the role of the cytoskeletal protein vimentin in cancer progression and metastasis using cell and molecular biology approaches. Read more
The Impact of War on Persons with Disabilities in Ukraine.
As of March 2023, the war continues to rage across Ukraine. Millions of Ukrainians have fled their country in search of safety and security, millions more have been displaced internally or remain stranded in affected areas, and hundreds of thousands have been forcibly deported/ relocated to Russia. Read more
