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radiation biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 12 radiation biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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(MRC CASE) Mechanisms of Radiation-Induced Alopecia by Proton Beam and X-Ray Therapy and Prevention through Scalp Cooling

Radiation-induced alopecia (RIA) is a distressing and potentially permanent hair loss disorder resulting from targeted radiotherapy used in the treatment of central nervous system tumours. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Harries, Dr TP Purba, Dr A Chadwick, Dr G Whitfield
 15 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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GTP Depletion and Genome Stability: Mechanistic Insights into Mycophenolic Acid-Induced Transcriptional and DNA Damage Responses

Details of the Project. Mycophenolic acid (MPA), the active ingredient of the immunosuppressant mycophenolate mofetil, is prescribed to millions worldwide, yet we lack a fundamental understanding of how it works. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr TK Kantidakis, Dr BK Kysela
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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A 3D Augmented Reality Guidance System for Minimally Invasive Surgery Using the Unity Game Engine (MAY_U26CMP)

Are you interested in applying cutting-edge AI and augmented reality (AR) to real-world healthcare challenges? This PhD studentship offers an exciting opportunity to develop next-generation imaging technology that could transform how clinicians perform minimally invasive procedures. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Ma
 18 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Beyond H3K4 Methylation: Mechanistic Insights into How KMT2D Controls Transcription, DNA Repair and Genome Stability

Details of the Project. KMT2D is one of the most frequently mutated genes in human cancer, with recurrent loss-of-function alterations in lymphoma, bladder, colorectal and gastric tumours, and is the causative gene in Kabuki syndrome. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr TK Kantidakis, Dr BK Kysela
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Investigating genetic and circadian rhythm effects on radiotherapy side effects for breast cancer

Project. Radiotherapy is an effective form of cancer therapy that targets high energy irradiation to the tumour volume, resulting in destruction of cancer cells and improved survival. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C J Talbot, Dr TR Rattay
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Developing and characterising novel targeted nanocomposites serving as adjuvants to existing standard-of-care cancer treatments

One in two cancer patients will receive radiotherapy as part of their standard-of-care treatment. For patients with a localised cancer diagnosis effective radiotherapy represents the best chance for a curative outcome but is not without risk. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Coulter
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Investigating the radiobiology of protons, helium ions and BNCT in head and neck tumour treatment

Background. Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is the 7th most common cancer worldwide with an annual incidence of ~890,000 cases/year and deaths of ~450,000 cases/year. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof J Parsons
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Multiscale Imaging and Mechanics of Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive, age-related musculoskeletal disease and a leading cause of pain and disability worldwide, affecting approximately 7% of the global population. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P Lee
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Revolutionising Infection Diagnosis Through Targeted Radiometal Imaging

Please read the Funding note before contacting/applying. Background of the Project. People with conditions like heart disease, diabetes, cancer, organ transplants, or immunodeficiencies face higher risks of infection, complications, and death. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Abbate
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Mechanisms of radiotherapy-induced vascular damage

Radiotherapy is a common treatment for cancer, and is used in over 70% of breast cancer patients. However, radiotherapy is associated with longer term vascular damage including atherosclerosis development and fibrosis. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Riches-Suman, Dr J Muller
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Novel Nanoswimmers - exploring novel routes to propulsion at the nanoscale.

Nanoswimmers are nanoscale objects that propel themselves through liquid environments. The combination of their size ( 1x10-9m), and the apparent viscosity at this scale, results in propulsion strategies that often mimic those found in nature at this scale. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof JR Howse, Dr S Ebbens
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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How does pollution impact skin health? Assessment across global populations

Maintaining healthy skin is essential for overall well-being, particularly as the global population ages. By 2050, nearly a quarter of the world’s population will be over 60, making it increasingly important to understand and mitigate factors that contribute to skin ageing. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Langton, Dr M Farrar
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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