Bioinformatics (genomic) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 48 Bioinformatics (genomic) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Dissecting the effects of common risk allele for mental disorders on brain's neuroanatomy

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Medicine

Hodge Centre for Translational Neuroscience. “Towards innovative treatments for mental illness”. Cardiff University Neuroscience and Mental Health Innovation Institute. Read more

Supervisor: Dr X Caseras

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

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Avoiding extinction: natural and sexual selection in the wild

The University of Western Australia School of Biological Sciences

Wild populations are becoming smaller and more isolated; whilst simultaneously having to adapt to a rapidly changing environment and climate. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N. R. LeBas, Prof L Simmons

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

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Why do cancers cells re-express meiotic SYCP1 protein?

University of Liverpool Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology

The aim of meiosis is to generate gametes by recombining the chromosomes and reducing the genome from diploid to haploid. However, in mitosis haploid genome and recombination have catastrophic, oncogenic outcomes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr U McClurg

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

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Deciphering the evolution of male sexual ornaments and female preference in stalk-eyed flies

University of Sheffield School of Biosciences

The selected candidate will conduct cutting-edge research to investigate the evolution of male sexual ornaments and the role of female preference in shaping these traits. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Wright

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

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Integrated omics approach to psychiatric disorders

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Chemistry and Biosciences

In psychiatry, the selection of antipsychotics and antidepressants is led by a trial-and-error approach. The prescribing of these medications is complicated by sub-optimal efficacy and high rates of adverse drug reactions (ADRs). Read more

Supervisors: Prof K Poterlowicz, Dr S McLean

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

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Adaptation to environmental change in animals: ecology, evolution and genomics.

University of Nottingham School of Life Sciences

How are animals able to live in different environments, with different temperatures, energetic demands, diet, predators, parasites or pH? Thanks to advances in gene sequencing technology, we are in a remarkable period of discovery about the genomic basis of adaptation and how this depends on the intricacies of ecology and environment. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A MacColl

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

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The Rhonski project: Examining Rho and Notch signalling in skin development and disease

St George’s, University of London Medical and Biomedical Education Institute

The skin provides a crucial protective layer between the human body and the outside world. Whilst the epidermis forms a barrier against infection, the inner dermis houses the blood vessels required to sustain the hair follicles and cells contained within both the epidermal and dermal layers. Read more

Supervisors: Dr LS Southgate, Dr A Chikh

26 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in plant-based food fermentation genomics.

INRAE Inrae - Paris-Saclay Food and Bioproduct Engineering Research Unit

About the Project. Plant-based dairy and meat alternatives have grown in popularity in recent years for various reasons, including sustainability and health benefits, as well as lifestyle trends and dietary restrictions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr MWB Wells-Bennik, Dr HB Bachmann, Dr EH Hester, Prof M Zwietering, Prof VV Valdramidis, Dr MD Dasenaki, Dr KA Karatzas

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

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Understanding the mechanisms behind co-linkage of antimicrobial and heavy metal resistance genes in pathogenic bacteria from livestock in the UK.

University of Reading School of Biological Sciences

Project Overview. . Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a crisis of international concern, with approximately 44% of all prescribed antibiotics used in veterinary medicine within the UK. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Mulley, Prof S C Andrews

24 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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NIHR GOSH BRC Translational Research (Non-Clinical) PhD Studentships

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust

The NIHR Great Ormond Street Hospital Biomedical Research Centre (NIHR GOSH BRC) PhD Studentship Programme aims to fund five highly motivated non-clinical PhDs students to support the training and development of the next generation of translational researchers. Read more

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The Role of Nutrition and Exercise in Physical and Cognitive Function (such as sarcopenia and frailty), utilizing clinical, metabolomic, proteomic, and gut microbiota data

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

Physical frailty is a result of hallmarks of aging, where gut microbiome (GM) dysbiosis and dietary pattern play a significant role. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Isanejad

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

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FULLY FUNDED PROEJCT - High-resolution molecular approaches to tracing Cryptosporidium transmission and virulence in cattle

University of Glasgow College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences

'TO APPLY, PLEASE CLICK INSTITUTION WEBSITE'. Summary of project. Cryptosporidium parvum is one of the most important zoonotic parasites globally. Read more

Supervisors: Dr EH Hotchkiss, Dr JC Cotton

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

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