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pathogen PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 181 pathogen PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Development of an immunoinformatics and artificial intelligence based computational platform for vaccine discovery and design
Research Group:
Medicine
Advanced next generation sequencing and metagenomics analysis with diverse bioinformatics pipeline have revolutionised the discovery of novel viruses. Read more
Understanding interactions between Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumonia and Corynebacterium within the human nasal microbiota
Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pneumoniae are leading human pathogens and also asymptomatically colonise the upper respiratory tract of more than 30% of humans. Corynebacterium species are abundant in the human nasal cavity. Read more
EASTBIO: Investigating the effect of zinc oxide on the gut microbiome, post-weaning disease, and AMR in pigs
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated candidate to investigate the impact of zinc removal from piglet diet on the composition, diversity and development of the faecal microbiome, from weaning through to finisher life stages. Read more
Enhancing Food Safety: Volatile Organic Compound-Based Early Detection of zoonotic pathogens in Leafy Greens
The project focuses on addressing the rise of foodborne illnesses linked to ready-to-eat salads, particularly caused by zoonotic pathogens like Shiga toxin-producing E. Read more
Developing nature-based solutions for reducing microbial pollution in lakes and rivers
Aim. Develop an ecological strategy to remove microbial pathogens from aquatic systems. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to carry out PhD research in the fields of environmental science, water quality and environmental microbiology. Read more
Microbial effectors that manipulate the phosphate starvation response of host plants - analysing how they promote disease and are sensed by the plant immune system.
Bacterial plant pathogens inject effector proteins into host cells, that manipulate host cellular processes to promote disease. Read more
(Bicentenary) Tracking horizontal gene transfer and the spread of antimicrobial resistance in pathogenic fungi
Background. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major threat to human health, with a global rise in untreatable bacterial infections. Read more
EASTBIO: Development of an in vitro culture system generating chicken dendritic cells
Dendritic cells (DCs) are key antigen-presenting cells that serve as pivotal regulators in both adaptive and cell-mediated immunity. Read more
Bioengineering of plant NLR (nucleotide-binding leucine-rich repeat) immune receptors to enhance disease resistance
The Kourelis lab is dedicated to addressing fundamental questions in plant-microbe interactions, particularly focusing on the function and evolution of immune receptors. Read more
Laser-based fabrication of medical diagnostic devices in paper
The aim of the project is to use a laser-based direct-writing technique developed and patented by our group to pattern microfluidic devices in paper for the creation of the diagnostic sensors or tests. . Read more
(Bicentenary) Understanding the evolution of transmissibility in bacterial pathogens
Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Pa) is an opportunistic pathogen which causes a variety of severe acute and chronic infections including those in the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis (pwCF). Read more
CR2025_19: Seed predation by insects and its implications for tropical plant diversity
Factors affecting seed production and survival can leave long-lasting imprints in plant populations. Once seeds have dispersed from the mother plant, they can be killed by enemies such as fungal pathogens and insect seed predators (e.g. Read more
One Crop Health PhD Programme - Towards a mechanistic understanding of disease suppressive soils
Current agricultural systems are unsustainable. Crop diseases cause estimated yield losses of 20-40% annually. Disease is likely to increase with climate change and loss of agrochemicals, hence alternative methods of crop protection are essential. Read more
What role do gulls play in spreading disease and anti-microbial resistance?, NERC GW4+ DTP PhD studentship for September 2025 Entry Ref: 5431
Supervisors. Lead Supervisor. Neeltje Boogert, University of Exeter. Additional Supervisors. Sinead English, University of Bristol, Biological Sciences. Read more
Structural Exploration for Antifungal Nanocarriers Development
The global burden of fungal infections is now surpassing 7 million annually, with the average mortality rate exceeding that for malaria or breast cancer (Fisher M. Read more