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pathogen PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 172 pathogen PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Unravelling host pathogen interactions by pulse dipolar electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy under near native conditions
In the dogma of modern structural biology, structure determines biomolecular function with implications for dysfunction and disease. Read more
EastBio - Endophytes for sustainable barley production: harnessing microbes for improved pest, pathogen and environmental stress tolerance
Barley is the fourth most important cereal crop globally, cultivated in over 100 countries for food (human and animal) and for alcohol production. Read more
EastBio: Investigating RNAi function and regulation in the human fungal pathogen Cryptococcus.
Research Group:
Institute of Cell Biology
Pathogenic fungi are a growing global health threat. The human fungal pathogen Cryptococcus can cause fatal infections in people weakened immune systems, and is currently responsible for over 180,000 deaths per year, including 20% of all HIV/AIDS-related deaths. Read more
York YBDTP project: Chemical warfare in the rhizosphere: unpicking the defensive role of plant root exudates against the bacterial pathogen Ralstonia solanacearum
Lead supervisor: Dr Andrea Harper. Co-supervisors: Dr Benjamin Lichman and Dr Ian Lidbury, (University of Sheffield). The student will be registered with the Department of Biology (University of York). Read more
Chemical warfare in the rhizosphere: unpicking the defensive role of plant root exudates against the bacterial pathogen Ralstonia solanacearum
Background. R. solanacearum is a devastating bacterial plant pathogen which causes potato brown rot and bacterial wilt diseases. It has a global distribution, wide host range, and no effective control methods. Read more
Impact of Hypermutability and Restriction-Modification by Campylobacter jejuni, a foodborne pathogen, on Bacteriophage Control Measures
Campylobacter jejuni is a major foodborne pathogen responsible for thousands of cases gastroenteritis every year. The major source of infections by this bacterial pathogen is contaminated poultry products. Read more
Minimising pathogen colonisation of the gut using diet and specific gut bacteria
Applications are invited for this self-funded 36 Month project within the Rowett Institute at the University of Aberdeen. The human gut contains trillions of microbes, known as the gut microbiota, that are beneficial for our health and provide a barrier to prevent infections by pathogenic bacteria. Read more
EastBio - Invasive mammals, island biogeography, and the ecological epidemiology of a One Health pathogen
Funding. This 4-year PhD project is part of a competition funded by EastBio BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership. This opportunity is open to UK and International students and provides funding to cover tuition fees at the UK rate, plus a stipend to support living costs. Read more
EastBio: Characterising the response of a fungal pathogen to antifungal drugs
Research Group:
Institute of Quantitative Biology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Fungal infections that are resistant to drugs are emerging as an important, and deadly, clinical problem, particularly for immunocompromised patients. Read more
The Multifunctionality of Lipoproteins in the Multidrug-resistant Pathogen Staphylococcus aureus
Second Supervisor. Prof. Joan Geoghegan, University of Birmingham, Institute of Microbiology and Infection. Read more
ACCE+ DLA programme: Environmental drivers of tick-borne pathogen exposure in southern African wildlife
Wildlife mass mortality events worldwide such as the elephant mortalities of 2020 highlight the importance of understanding how environmental factors influence patterns of exposure to pathogens and drive outbreaks of disease. Read more
Modelling pathogen and biofilm behaviour within drinking water distribution systems
This funded studentship provides an unrivalled opportunity to undertake modelling research pushing the frontiers of understanding and managing drinking water quality. Read more
Predicting pathogen evolution: using experimental evolution to understand the impact of phage therapy on Clostridioides difficile
Antimicrobial resistance is one of the greatest challenges facing humanity today. We desperately need new therapeutic options and phage therapy - using viruses that kill bacteria - is widely seen as one such approach. Read more
Rhodococcus equi lipid bodies: Targeting the pathogen’s fat reserves for infection control
The bacterium Rhodococcus equi is endemic in horse studs worldwide and causes potentially fatal pneumonia in foals. Foals that survive, may have reduced athletic ability as adults. Read more
Development of a DNA amplification-free assay for pathogen detection
Applications are invited for a funded PhD position in the School of Chemistry at the University of Birmingham. The School of Chemistry is keen to achieve a gender and diversity balance across the School and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Read more