Biochemistry (adaptation) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 15 Biochemistry (adaptation) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Protecting cells from mechanical stress: A novel role of cell-surface receptor LRP1 in extracellular matrix- nuclei communication.

University of Liverpool Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease Department of Musculoskeletal Biology

Cellular adaptation to mechanical strain (mechano-adaptation) is increasingly understood to be conferred by Lamin intermediate filament proteins located within the nuclear lamina. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Yamamoto

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Dietary adaptation of Bifidobacterium in the weaning infant gut (WARRENF_Q24DTP)

Quadram Institute Bioscience Graduate Programme

The infant gut is a complex, constantly adapting ecosystem which shows distinct shifts as a consequence of introducing solid foods, which can have lifelong health impacts. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Warren

9 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Adaptation of Mycobacterium to acidic pH

Monash University Biomedical Discovery Institute

Summary. We are seeking motivated PhD candidates for a competitively funded project in the Greening Lab at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Ni

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Plant adaptation to low oxygen conditions

University of Oxford Department of Biology

In plants, cells are exposed to varying oxygen (O. 2. ) concentrations due to changes in environmental availability, metabolic activity, and organ anatomy (Weits et al., 20201; Loreti and Perata, 20202). Read more

Supervisor: Prof F Licausi

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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A new approach to CRISPR-Cas adaptation and the discovery of host accessory-proteins

University of Nottingham School of Life Sciences

Bacteria provide many health benefits and eco-environmental services. Although physically simple, they have a sophisticated immune system, CRISPR-Cas. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Chalmers, Prof U Vinkemeier

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Microbial Community Dynamics and Biocide Susceptibility Profiles in Chronic Wound Biofilms

Sheffield Hallam University Biomolecular Sciences Research Centre

The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Forbes, Dr KM Miller, Dr N Aberdein, Dr F Clegg

10 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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ROLE OF FOXO1 TRANSCRIPTION FACTOR IN B-CELL MALIGNANCIES

Masaryk University Faculty of Medicine

The project is focused on FoxO1 transcription factor and its role in the pathophysiology of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Although the therapy of CLL has made several remarkable improvements, the disease still remains incurable. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof Marek Mraz

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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How to regulate plasticity in the brain

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

The Kwok Lab at the School of Biomedical Science invites applications from prospective postgraduate researchers who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2024/25. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J. Kwok

Open Day(s) Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Uncovering the links between the environmental sensor, AHR, and the development of breast cancer

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

The School of Molecular and Cellular Biology invites applications from prospective postgraduate researchers who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2024/25. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Gorrini, Dr A Zhuravleva

Open Day(s) Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Self funded MSc by research or PhD in Biology: Discovery, evolution and applications in plant natural product biosynthesis

University of York Department of Biology

Lead supervisor: . The student will be registered with the Department of Biology. Plants are capable of producing complex molecules for defense and adaptation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B R Lichman

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Molecular mechanisms of the increase in maximal aerobic capacity (VO2max) with regular exercise

University of Stirling Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport

Research Group: PENRG - Physiology Exercise and Nutrition Research Group

Performing regular exercise is crucial for good health and wellbeing, whereas failing to perform sufficient exercise increases the risk of diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer, etc. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Vollaard, Dr ECR Hall

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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The Importance of Muscle Stem Cells: Implications for Muscle Repair in Inflammation and Trauma

University of Nottingham School of Medicine

Skeletal muscle possesses a remarkable capacity for adaptation and repair, processes essential in the maintenance of skeletal muscle health. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Joanisse, Prof P Greenhaff, Dr JM Mallinson, Dr C Deane

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Investigating the role and regulation of membraneless granules for the development of T. brucei

University of York York Biomedical Research Institute

Adaptation to a change of environment is an essential process for survival, in particular for parasitic organisms exposed to a wide range of hosts. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Cayla, Dr P B Walrad

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Engineering more water-use efficient crops: functional genomics of CO2 fixation during Crassulacean acid metabolism

University of Liverpool Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology

The world is getting hotter and drier due to climate change, and the human population is growing rapidly. Furthermore, it has been predicted that we will need to increase crop yields by 50 - 70 % by 2050 in order to feed the predicted 9 - 10 billion people. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Hartwell, Dr P Walley

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Analysis of pathogen determinants recognized by the hypervariable immune receptor Dscam

University of Birmingham School of Biosciences

Background. To mount an immune response, host organisms must first recognize the pathogen with which they are infected. The first line of defense against pathogen infection in animals is provided through the innate immune response. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Soller

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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We have 15 Biochemistry (adaptation) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Biochemistry (adaptation) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 15 Biochemistry (adaptation) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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