Biological Sciences (medicines) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

We have 24 Biological Sciences (medicines) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

The role of carers in medicines management for people living with dementia

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

It is estimated that there are close to 50 million people living with dementia worldwide, and this number is estimated to double every 20 years. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Barry, Prof C Hughes

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

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Harnessing Breast Cancer Therapy: Innovative Formulation Strategies for Repurposing Medicines to Overcome Resistance

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

Background. Research in the Kadri group focuses on developing innovative chemical approaches for the discovery of novel therapeutics to address unmet global health needs. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Kadri

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Investigation of novel glycoconjugate vaccines to produce mucosal and systemic immunity against Group A Streptococcus.

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency Vaccines team

Glycoconjugate vaccines have shown to be effective for several mucosal pathogens such as Streptococcus pneumoniae. While there is still no licensed vaccine against Group A Streptococcus (GAS), there has been significant progress in the development of candidate vaccines in recent years. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Shaw

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

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Investigating the effect of promoters on gene expression in novel adeno-associated virus (AAV) producer cell lines.

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency Biotherapeutics and Advanced Therapies Team

We are seeking an enthusiastic candidate to work on an exciting and highly collaborative research project, aimed at identifying and characterising optimal promoter sequences to control expression of AAV genes to engineer novel stable AAV producer cell banks. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Kerridge

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

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Impact of adeono-associated virus (AAV) formulation on utility

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency Vaccines team

AAV gene therapy clinical trials are expanding to address unmet medical needs and the breadth of diseases to which AAVs are applied is increasing rapidly with over 200 trials registered globally. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Kempster

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

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PhD in Applied Sciences

University of Brighton

The University of Brighton’s research responds directly to the most pressing global challenges, with impact at the heart of our ambitions and success. Read more

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Tackling health inequity in pharmaceuticals

University College London UCL School of Pharmacy

Tackling health inequity in pharmaceuticals. Research has been increasingly highlighting the disparities in the investigation of gender-specific responses to medicines. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Basit

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Developing novel treatments for invasive fungal infections

University of Strathclyde Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry

Invasive Fungal Infections. Invasive fungal infections, such as those caused by the fungi Candida, are an increasing global public health concern. Read more

Supervisor: Dr FS Scott

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3D & 4D PRINTING IN CANCER MANAGEMENT

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

According to WHO, cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, with nearly 1 in 6 deaths been due to cancer. The principal modes of cancer management are surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and pharmaceutical agents. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Lamprou

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Molecular Glues as Novel Tools for Tackling Big Challenges in Human Health

University of Leicester Department of Chemistry

Background. The need for new medicines is greater than ever because of an ageing population and the complex clinical challenges brought about by drug resistance and/or side effects. Read more

Supervisors: Dr RD Doveston, Prof S Macip

23 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK 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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Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) analysis by Polarized Excitation Emission Matric (pEEM) spectroscopy, NBL-3

University of Galway School of Natural Sciences

Application(s) are invited from suitably qualified candidates for full-time funded PhD scholarship(s) starting in February 2024 affiliated to the Nanoscale Biophotonics Laboratory in the Discipline of Physics (School of Natural Sciences) at the University of Galway. Read more

Supervisor: Prof AG Ryder

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

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Investigating the Therapeutic Potential of Cannabidiol (CBD) in Cardiac Fibrosis

University of Reading School of Pharmacy

Cardiac fibrosis is a condition that is characterized by the abnormal accumulation of fibrous tissue within the heart muscle and poses a significant threat to cardiovascular health. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Cottrell, Prof D Widera

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

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Pharmacological effects of cannabidiol (CBD) on mesenchymal stem cells in endometriosis

University of Reading School of Pharmacy

Endometriosis is a common long-term health condition that affects around 190 million women of reproductive age worldwide. It causes severe pain during periods, sex, going to the toilet, and sometimes just general pelvic discomfort, bloating, and tiredness. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Widera, Dr G Cottrell

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

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Protein self assembly induced by multivalent biological metabolites

The University of Manchester Department of Chemical Engineering

In addition to being an energy source in biological reactions, recent discoveries suggest adenosine triphosphate (ATP) also plays a critical role in maintaining cell stability and preventing deleterious cellular processes through modulating biomacromolecular self assembly. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Curtis

31 December 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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We have 24 Biological Sciences (medicines) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

Biological Sciences (medicines) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

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