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The role of T cell immunity in responses to radiotherapy in rectal cancer
The Francis Crick Institute PhD Programme
About 1 in 45 people develop rectal cancer (~6000 cases in the UK each year) and around 40% of patients will be offered pre-operative radiotherapy [1]. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof B Chain, Dr T Graham
 16 November 2020 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project is one of a number of projects at this institution. It is in competition for funding with one or more of these projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be awarded the funding. The funding is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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Understanding the links between radio-resistance, tumour invasiveness and immunosuppression
The Francis Crick Institute PhD Programme
Tumour growth is reliant on oxygen supply-supported within a tumour by angiogenesis and vasculogenesis. Insufficiency in these processes results in tumour hypoxia, which renders cancers more aggressive and more likely to evade immune system attacks. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G O Fruhwirth, Prof V Sanz Moreno
 16 November 2020 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project is one of a number of projects at this institution. It is in competition for funding with one or more of these projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be awarded the funding. The funding is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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(MRC DTP) Cardiovascular comorbidities: drivers of enhanced toxicity in radiotherapy patients?
The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Radiotherapy is a mainstay of treatment for lung cancer patients. Even with advanced radiotherapy techniques, significant radiation dose to the heart is inevitable. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof K Williams, Dr E Cartwright, Dr B Dickie
 15 November 2020 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Exploiting radiation to improve the outcome of centrosome-based therapies
The Francis Crick Institute PhD Programme
Centrosome amplification is prevalent in human tumours and is associated with malignancy, poor prognosis and metastasis, possibly by inducing genomic instability and invasion [1]. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Godinho, Prof G Royle
 16 November 2020 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project is one of a number of projects at this institution. It is in competition for funding with one or more of these projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be awarded the funding. The funding is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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Non-invasive imaging of the tumour vascular microenvironment during radiotherapy response
University of Cambridge Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute
The Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute (CRUK CI) is a joint venture between the Charity, Cancer Research UK, and the University of Cambridge. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof SE Bohndiek
 15 November 2020 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project has funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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Clinical Fellowship in Real-time Adaptive Brachytherapy
Queen’s University Belfast School of Medicine, Dentistry & Biomedical Sciences
  Research Group: Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology
Radiotherapy is a major treatment for cancer and 50 – 60 % of patients require radiotherapy at some point during their treatment. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Jain, Prof A Hounsell, Prof K Prise
 5 November 2020 PhD Research Project

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Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Peptide hydrogels as novel nanotherapeutic delivery agents enhancing the anti-tumour efficacy of radiotherapy
Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy
There is a pressing clinical need for effective localised cancer treatments. Addressing this need we will develop a novel drug delivery system comprised of a nanoparticle/drug releasing hydrogel implant. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Coulter, Dr G Laverty
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Can artificial intelligence predict outcome in patients receiving stereotactic radiosurgery of brain metastasis?
Institute of Cancer Research PhD Programmes
The incidence and prevalence of brain metastases (BM) has increased over the last few years as advances in cancer treatments have led to better extracranial disease control and survival. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Blackledge
 15 November 2020 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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(MRC DTP) Predictive models of skin toxicity for Proton Beam Therapy
The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Radiotherapy (RT) is a major modality in the treatment of cancer. One of the most common side effects of RT is acute and chronic skin reaction described as radiation dermatitis. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Merchant, Prof A Nicolaou, Dr E Santina, Prof K Williams
 15 November 2020 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Identifying novel targets for cancer treatment using a polyclonal CRISPR screening approach.
The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Polyclonal CRISPR screening is an innovative non-biased genome-wide approach to identify key genetic determinants of a specific cellular phenotype. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Choudhury, Dr T House, Dr TS Smith, Dr A Adamson
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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(MRC DTP) Developing the evidence base for the prevention of oral mucositis in patients undergoing cancer treatment.
The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Oral mucositis is characterised by painful ulcers of the mouth and is a side effect of some cancer treatments. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L O'Malley, Dr P Riley, Prof A-M Glenny
 15 November 2020 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Defining the radiation-induced immune landscape in primary breast cancers for optimal radio-immunotherapy combinations
Institute of Cancer Research PhD Programmes
Background. A fundamental understanding of the molecular and architectural changes wrought in primary breast tumour tissue and microenvironment by therapeutic irradiation is required to inform rational design of clinical trials in this area. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr N Somaiah
 15 November 2020 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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The role of microtubule-associated proteins in cellular response to gamma irradiation
The Francis Crick Institute PhD Programme
Exogenous and endogenous agents such as ultraviolet light, γ-irradiation or metabolism by-products induce DNA damage. If unrepaired, DNA lesions lead to accumulation of mutations, genome instability and development of cancer. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Z Horejsi, Prof M Parsons
 16 November 2020 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project is one of a number of projects at this institution. It is in competition for funding with one or more of these projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be awarded the funding. The funding is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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Investigations into Proton Beam Therapy in Fanconi Anaemia
The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Fanconi anaemia (FA) is a chromosomal Instability syndrome with extreme cancer predisposition. Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a common, serious and often life limiting complication of FA. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Meyer, Prof K Kirkby, Prof A D Whetton, Dr A Chadwick
 31 October 2020 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Discovery of chemical and biological tools to probe hypoxic solid tumours
University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences
  Research Group: Institute of Cancer Therapeutics
A major challenge in cancer therapy is to develop therapeutic agents that selectively target tumour cells. One avenue towards the development of more selective cancer therapies is to exploit the unique physiological properties of solid tumours using prodrug approaches. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Pors, Dr J Elies Gomez
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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