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Biochemistry (evolutionary) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 33 Biochemistry (evolutionary) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

International Max Planck Research School "From Molecules to Organisms"

Max Planck Society International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) "From Molecules to Organisms"

The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) “From Molecules to Organisms” provides excellent interdisciplinary training across the disciplines of structural, molecular, cellular and developmental biology as well as bioinformatics, genomics and evolutionary biology. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Max Planck Research Programme

International Max Planck Research School "From Molecules to Organisms"

University of Tübingen

The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) “From Molecules to Organisms” provides excellent interdisciplinary training across the disciplines of structural, molecular, cellular and developmental biology as well as bioinformatics, genomics and evolutionary biology. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Max Planck Research Programme

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)

Staphylococcus aureus colonisation and pathogenicity

University of Reading School of Biological Sciences

Project Overview. . Staphylococcus aureus is a versatile and adaptable pathogen of humans and animals. Of serious medical and economic importance, infections can range from mild skin issues like boils and impetigo to more serious conditions like pneumonia and bloodstream infections. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S R Clarke

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

Unravelling the role of genotoxic E. coli in colorectal cancer (SCHULLERS_U24BIGC)

University of East Anglia Norwich Medical School

Primary supervisor - Dr Stephanie Schüller. Secondary supervisor - Prof Nathalie Juge. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common and second most fatal cancer globally. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Schüller

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Understanding the cardiotoxic effects of anti-cancer therapies; a multidisciplinary approach

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

There are >18 million new cancer patients worldwide every year, of which >2 million are women with breast cancer. Read more

Supervisors: Prof P R Dash, Prof W Holderbaum, Prof S Nasuto, Prof N Derakhshan

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

Unravelling the Intricacies of Stress Hormone Regulation

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. The proopiomelanocortin (POMC) pathway is a crucial signaling cascade involved in regulating various physiological processes, including our response to stress, metabolism, immune function, and pigmentation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A B Bicknell

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

Investigating Neuropeptide Signalling From Synthesis to Survival

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Neuropeptides, comprising of short amino acid chains, are potent bioactive molecules with extensive neuromodulatory functions and are predominantly expressed within the central nervous system. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A B Bicknell, Dr E Kevei

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

Investigating lysosomal (dys)function in ageing and neurodegeneration

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Ageing is associated with a decline in the functions of an organism (López-Otín, C. et al. Cell, 2023) and correlates with an increased risk of developing diseases in the later life (Niccoli, T. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Cogo, Dr E Kevei

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

Treating Glioblastoma: Tricyclic antidepressants repositioned and administered as a cancer therapy by a novel nanoparticle delivery system in vitro

Kingston University Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education

Cancer is a disease that is rapidly increasing. The initiation and progression of cancer is a central topic of countless research with discoveries of multiple pathways implicated in formation and advancement of this debilitating disease. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Elbediwy

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

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)

Investigating the mechanisms of antibacterial action of silver and copper ions and nanoparticles, and the emerging threat of metal-ion resistance

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. The emergence of bacterial strains with resistance to multiple classes of antibiotics has led to renewed interest in the antimicrobial properties of metals including silver. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Mulley

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

Protein engineering enzymes for Industry

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. We are interested in key features of the protein sequence - structure - function relationship, and how this information can be translated to health. Read more

Supervisor: Prof K A Watson

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

Improving Photosynthetic Efficiency - Engineering and Evolution of Light-Harvesting Complexes via Synthetic Biology

University of Liverpool Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology

Photosynthesis is the ultimate source of food and energy for almost all forms of life. Using sunlight as the energy input, photosynthesis removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere generating the oxygen and carbohydrate that support complex life. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Canniffe

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

Toxic effects of breast cancer treatment on the heart: using artificial intelligence to predict the potential for heart failure

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. . Breast cancer is the most common cancer worldwide with ~15% of cases caused by a single gene, HER2. These women are treated with an antibody therapy (e.g. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Clerk, Prof W Holderbaum, Prof S Nasuto

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

Mechanisms controlling gene expression in hypoxia and inflammation

University of Liverpool Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology

Oxygen is one of the most important molecules for life. Every member of the animal kingdom depends on oxygen to help metabolize its food and drive many critical processes in metabolism. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Rocha

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

Using CRISPR in iPS cells to modify platelet function

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Platelets are the small cells in the blood whose job it is to prevent bleeding. Under normal conditions, when they encounter a damaged blood vessel they become activated and form a thrombus. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C.E. Hughes

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

Investigating bacteria-bacteriophage diversity to develop phage libraries for treatment of bacterial infections

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. The World Health Organisation (WHO) predicts antimicrobial resistant (AMR) infections will be the leading cause of death globally by 2050. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Mulley

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

Bowel cancer caused by bacteria

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

The gut microbiome has a profound effect on health and disease of humans and colorectal cancer (CRC) is one such disease influenced by microorganisms. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S R Clarke, Prof P R Dash

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

Novel strategies for the diagnosis and treatment of snakebites

University of Reading School of Pharmacy

Snakebite envenomation (SBE), a high priority neglected tropical disease affects several million people worldwide resulting in as many as 150,000 deaths and around 500,000 permanent disabilities every year. Read more

Supervisor: Prof SV Vaiyapuri

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

International Ph.D. Programs in the Life Sciences

Life Science Zurich Graduate School International PhD Programs in Life Sciences

What is the Life Science Zurich Graduate School?. Life Science Zurich Graduate School offers more than 100 funded PhD positions. With around 500 research groups and more than 1600 Ph.D. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Switzerland PhD Programme

Identification of phosphatases that inactivate the endoplasmic reticulum stress sensor Ire1

Durham University Department of Biosciences

A self-funded PhD studentship is available in the group of Dr. Martin Schröder in the Department of Biosciences at Durham University to study stress signalling mechanisms originating from the endoplasmic reticulum. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Schroeder

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

Understanding the molecular mechanisms of thrombosis and haemostasis

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview: . The risk of heart attack or stroke is elevated in obesity and in people with metabolic disorders such as diabetes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C.E. Hughes, Prof J M Gibbins

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

Low density lipoprotein oxidation and atherosclerosis

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project overview. The research in Professor David Leake’s group is concerned with atherosclerosis, the underlying cause of coronary heart disease and thrombotic strokes. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D S Leake

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

Examining the mechanisms that cause cardiovascular disease by studying the heart or adipose tissue

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Heart failure has a serious impact on our society and once diagnosed has a poor survival rate. In the United Kingdom, there are about 1.5 million people living with the after-effects of a heart attack. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Boateng

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

Platelets in health, ageing and disease: new diagnostics and treatments

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Platelets are small blood cells that play a vital role in the chronic and acute progression of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), and also have roles in immunity, inflammation, cancer metastasis, Alzheimer's disease and a range of infections, such as dengue, HIV-1, malaria, and COVID-19. Read more

Supervisor: Dr CI Jones

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

Multi-organ signalling and diseases. How maintaining skeletal muscle mass impacts the development of liver diseases

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Skeletal muscle has a number of roles in the human body beyond locomotion. It has a vital role in controlling the metabolic activity the organism. Read more

Supervisor: Prof K Patel

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

Systems level analysis of platelet signalling

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

We are interested in how intracellular signal transduction networks bring about complex biological behaviours in cells. We do this by combining computational biology with wet laboratory experimentation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M J Fry, Prof J M Gibbins

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

The regulation of platelet function - towards new strategies to prevent thrombosis

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Platelets perform a pivotal role in the regulation of haemostasis, a physiological response to injury that prevents excessive bleeding. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J M Gibbins

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

Platelet-cell interactions: Platelets beyond thrombosis and haemostasis

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Platelets play a key role in the prevention of bleeding following blood vessel damage. In addition to this important role, platelets also impact the… Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Pollitt

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

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