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EPSRC DTP Project: Modelling, Optimising and Testing the Haemocompatibility, Efficiency and Stability of a Novel Left Ventricular Assist Device

University of Bath Department of Mechanical Engineering

The department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for the following fully funded PhD project/studentship, expected to commence September/October 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Fraser, Prof P Keogh

21 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Preclinical testing of collagen synthesis inhibitors for fibrotic disease

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

Fibrotic disease is characterised by an excessive accumulation of collagen within tissues, which then impedes tissue function. Organ fibrosis specifically kidney fibrosis, liver fibrosis, cardiac fibrosis and lung fibrosis have limited treatment options, pose a huge clinical burden and are life-limiting diseases. Read more

Supervisor: Dr EG Laird

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

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Creating novel testing technologies for patient specific fracture fixation devices

Aston University College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Applications are invited for a three year self-funded Postgraduate Research project, to be undertaken at Aston University. The successful applicant will join an established experimental group working on biomaterials for orthopaedic implants. . Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Leslie

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

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Generation of human cytomegalovirus-pseudotyped particles and development of systems for the study of viral cell entry mechanisms, neutralizing antibody responses to infection and vaccination, and testing of potential novel therapeutics

University of Greenwich School of Pharmacy (Medway Campus)

Overview. Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) establishes lifelong infections of the host with >60% infected across the globe. In healthy children and adults HCMV produces mild symptoms like influenza or mononucleosis. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Scott, Dr N Temperton, Dr M Reeves

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

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Generation of human cytomegalovirus-pseudotyped particles and development of systems for the study of viral cell entry mechanisms, neutralizing antibody responses to infection and vaccination, and testing of potential novel therapeutics

University of Kent Medway School of Pharmacy

Overview. Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) establishes lifelong infections of the host with >60% infected across the globe. In healthy children and adults HCMV produces mild symptoms like influenza or mononucleosis. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Scott, Dr N Temperton, Dr M Reeves

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

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Utility of in silico prediction tools to aid variant interpretation

University of Dundee School of Medicine

Accurate variant interpretation represents is essential for the successful implementation of genetic testing in the clinical setting. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Newey

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

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Testing the translational power of zebrafish for studying human heart failure. Ref: 5101

University of Exeter BBSRC South West Doctoral Training Partnership

Supervisors. Dr Matthew Winter, University of Exeter. Dr Yosuke Ono, University of Exeter. Location. Biosciences, Streatham Campus, Exeter. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Winter, Dr YO Ono

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

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Establishing the feasibility of serial optical coherence tomography-otoscopy and microbiological testing in children with suspected acute otitis media in primary care: systematic review and prospective cohort study

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Supervisors. Professor Alastair Hay (lead), Dr Ashley Hammond,. Rationale. Acute otitis media (AOM) is a common, painful condition of childhood, often treated inappropriately with antibiotics. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Hay, Dr AH Hammond

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

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STRESSORS: Monitoring and Assessment of Urban Nature-based Solutions

Heriot-Watt University School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society

This project is part of the NERC-funded Centre for Doctoral Training, ECOWILD. For more details, and for a full list of projects offered under this programme, please visit. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Green, Dr S Arthur, Dr N Archer, Dr E Jew, Dr O Moore

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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An assessment of the effects of healthy ageing and transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) on human foraging cognition

University of Leicester School of Psychology and Vision Sciences

Identifying cognitive markers of human heathy ageing is of extreme importance considering that global population over age 65 is expected to increase by 120% by 2050. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C De Lillo, Prof E B. Mukaetova-Ladinska

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

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Impact of Hypermutability and Restriction-Modification by Campylobacter jejuni, a foodborne pathogen, on Bacteriophage Control Measures

University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology

Campylobacter jejuni is a major foodborne pathogen responsible for thousands of cases gastroenteritis every year. The major source of infections by this bacterial pathogen is contaminated poultry products. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C D Bayliss, Prof M Clokie

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

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Treatment and biomarker development for inherited manganese transporter defects using cell models of SLC30A10 deficiency

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust BRC Translational Research (Non-Clinical) PhD Studentships

Manganese is essential to human health and development. However, excess manganese is neurotoxic causing manganism, a neurodegenerative disorder characterised by dystonia-parkinsonism. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Tuschl, Dr P Mills, Dr WH Heywood

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

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Understanding the soil microbiome under controlled light conditions

University of Greenwich Faculty of Engineering and Science

Our research group is working within a consortium that is testing semi-transparent solar installations on crop growth-houses, to enhance biological and financial resilience in protected farming. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C.V.S. Supamaniam, Dr E Thompson

24 June 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Self funded PhD in Biology: Novel approaches for valorisation of seaweed biomass

University of York Department of Biology

Lead Supervisor. Dr T Tonon (Department of Biology). Co-Supervisor. Dr Leonardo Gomez (Department of Biology). Context. Seaweeds are crucial to maintain biodiversity in coastal environments and to support livelihood of some coastal communities. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Tonon

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

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Study of early pathological changes in calcified cartilage in osteoarthritis and alkaptonuria

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

We are seeking a motivated individual to work on this exciting project investigating the role that the calcified cartilage has in rare and common joint osteoarthritis, using novel approaches such as gene silencing and establishment of a 3D chondrocyte cell culture model. Read more

Supervisor: Dr JH Hughes

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

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We have 132 Biological Sciences (testing) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Biological Sciences (testing) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 132 Biological Sciences (testing) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

EPSRC DTP Project: Modelling, Optimising and Testing the Haemocompatibility, Efficiency and Stability of a Novel Left Ventricular Assist Device

Preclinical testing of collagen synthesis inhibitors for fibrotic disease

Creating novel testing technologies for patient specific fracture fixation devices

Generation of human cytomegalovirus-pseudotyped particles and development of systems for the study of viral cell entry mechanisms, neutralizing antibody responses to infection and vaccination, and testing of potential novel therapeutics

Generation of human cytomegalovirus-pseudotyped particles and development of systems for the study of viral cell entry mechanisms, neutralizing antibody responses to infection and vaccination, and testing of potential novel therapeutics

Utility of in silico prediction tools to aid variant interpretation

Testing the translational power of zebrafish for studying human heart failure. Ref: 5101

Establishing the feasibility of serial optical coherence tomography-otoscopy and microbiological testing in children with suspected acute otitis media in primary care: systematic review and prospective cohort study

STRESSORS: Monitoring and Assessment of Urban Nature-based Solutions

An assessment of the effects of healthy ageing and transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) on human foraging cognition

Impact of Hypermutability and Restriction-Modification by Campylobacter jejuni, a foodborne pathogen, on Bacteriophage Control Measures

Treatment and biomarker development for inherited manganese transporter defects using cell models of SLC30A10 deficiency

Understanding the soil microbiome under controlled light conditions

Self funded PhD in Biology: Novel approaches for valorisation of seaweed biomass

Study of early pathological changes in calcified cartilage in osteoarthritis and alkaptonuria

We have 132 Biological Sciences (testing) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Biological Sciences (testing) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 132 Biological Sciences (testing) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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