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pathogen PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 182 pathogen PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Development of effective phage cocktails for precise crop protection measures
Crop production plays a crucial role in ensuring global food security and maintaining economic stability, especially with the global population projected to reach 9.8 billion by 2050, necessitating a 70% increase in food production. Read more
Investigating functions of the staphylococcal type VII secretion systems
Staphylococcus aureus, a highly versatile bacterial pathogen, is a leading cause of infections in animals and humans. It causes a range of serious conditions in humans including pneumonia and endocarditis, and is major cause of hospital-associated infections. Read more
Understanding how interaction with the host influences virulence and antimicrobial resistance in Staphylococcus aureus
Staphylococcus aureus is a leading pathogen globally and also asymptomatically colonises the upper respiratory tract of more… Read more
PhD Studentship in Understanding adenovirus diversity and immunity for pandemic preparedness
About the Project. Applications are invited for a fully funded 4-year PhD Studentship in Understanding adenovirus diversity and immunity for pandemic preparedness, based in the Department of Genetics at Cambridge University under the supervision of Dr Charlotte Houldcroft. Read more
Dissecting factors driving the Staphylococcus aureus intracellular lifestyle
Applications are invited for a research studentship leading to the award of a PhD degree, under the supervision of Dr. Ana Eulalio, to investigate bacterial determinants of the intracellular lifestyle of the bacterial pathogen Staphylococcus aureus, and their impact on pathogenesis and antibiotic treatment. Read more
Understanding genetic mechanisms of complex traits to improve potato breeding
Cultivated potato (Solanum tuberosum) plays a crucial role in addressing world food security. With the need to feed a growing population under rapidly changing climatic conditions comes the need to develop better adapted potato varieties. Read more
One Crop Health PhD Programme - Boosting beneficial root Bacteroidota for sustainable wheat production
Background. Wheat is one the world’s most important crops and has undergone extensive breeding to produce modern polyploid cultivars that are dependent on high levels of environmentally damaging agrochemicals. Read more
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Virus diversity and disease on UK trout farms: metaviromic approaches for improved fish health
What problem will I be helping to solve?. We know that about a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions come from food production. Read more
Using comparative genomics of schistosome species to better understand the molecular basis of zoonoses
Comparative genomics for schistosome parasite plays a crucial role in understanding and combating zoonotic diseases. These outcomes from comparative genomics can improve a range of important control measures including- 1. Read more
Implications of wetland creation for mosquito-borne disease risk
Wetlands are crucial habitats for biodiversity conservation and ecosystem integrity. However, newly constructed wetlands could have implications for mosquito communities and disease risk by increasing habitat availability. Read more
The impact of disinfectant residuals on biofilms within drinking water distribution system
This funded studentship provides a unique opportunity to undertake advanced applied microbial research at the forefront of drinking water quality research. Read more
How does stress make us sick?
Stress is a potent driver of various diseases. There is strong evidence that stress decreases the effectiveness of the immune response. Read more
Impact of climate change on bacteriophage and virome diversity
Research Group:
CENTA - Central England NERC Training Alliance
Project Highlights. · Climate change impacts on Brassica health. · Phage and virome community changes due to climate change. Read more
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Harnessing symbionts for control of vector borne disease in agriculture
Insects vector globally important diseases in agriculture, posing significant economic burdens and threatening food security. Virus transmission by sap-sucking insects account for nearly half of all plant pathogens, leading to >£24 billion in global annual costs. Read more
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Impact of the microbial biodiversity and micro-ecological processes on the transmission and persistency of diseases in farms: a multidisciplinary, adaptive research approach.
Background. Soil microbiota is responsible for the health and maintenance of the ecosystems, creating the greatest biodiversity in the world. Read more