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Biological Sciences (metabolism) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 23 Biological Sciences (metabolism) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 23 Biological Sciences (metabolism) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
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Macrophage-driven lipid metabolism in health and disease
Type of project. PhD Research Project. Funded PhD project (students worldwide). Applications accepted up to 30 August 2022. Supervisor. Read more
Mechanistic computational modelling of human glioblastoma metabolism
Glioblastoma is the most common and the most lethal malignant brain tumor. In vitro cell culture of glioma cells is essential for the discovery and development of novel anticancer treatments. Read more
Elucidating the role of lipid droplets in medulloblastoma tumours
The University of Bath is inviting applications for the following funded PhD project commencing as soon as possible (and ideally by January 2023 at the latest). Read more
12 fully funded Ph.D. positions at the Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research
The Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research (CGA) in Germany is a joint venture of the University of Excellence Cluster on Stress Responses in Aging-Associated Diseases (CECAD), the University and University Hospital Cologne, the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing and the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research. Read more
Midlands Integrative Biosciences Training Partnership (MIBTP) CASE Studentship - The role of the rumen microbiome in improving nitrogen use efficiency and reducing the environmental impact of dairy cows
Non-academic partner: Alltech UK Ltd. Project Title: The role of the rumen microbiome in improving nitrogen use efficiency and reducing the environmental impact of dairy cows. Read more
Fully funded PhD position in neural mechanisms of gut-brain communication
Fully funded PhD position in neural mechanisms of gut-brain communication. Dr. Yu Fu’s lab, Division of Neurometabolism in Health and Diseases. Read more
Hydrolytic enzymes driving colorectal cancer development
We are seeking a high performing undergraduate or Master's student who has a strong desire to undertake a PhD in Dr Rachael Barry’s Research group at Imperial College London. Read more
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Evaluation of the Biological and Beneficial Effects of Betaine on Human Hepatocytes
Liver transplantation is the only well-established treatment for sick and dying children with liver disease (metabolic, and acute liver failure), however, shortage of donor organ led to the development of hepatocyte (liver cell) transplantation. Read more
PhD Position (m/f/d) | Alkaloid Biosynthesis, Evolution and Engineering in Medicinal Plants
The department of Natural Product Biosynthesis (Prof. Dr. Sarah E. O’Connor) at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in Jena invites highly motivated candidates to apply for a 3-year PhD position to study alkaloid biosynthesis, evolution and engineering in medicinal plants. . Read more
Epithelial calcium and mitochondrial signalling in the host response to fungal peptide toxins.
Epithelial cells are the first point of contact between the host and pathogenic microbes. Read more
Characterising the role of temperate bacteriophages in early colonisation of the lung by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and development of chronic bacterial infection. (ref: RDFC22/HLS/APP/DSMITH3)
Chronic respiratory disease including Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis have high mortality rates due to the progressive loss… Read more
Longitudinal carriage of temperate phages of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and their role in the chronically infected lung. (ref: RDFC22/HLS/APP/DSMITH2)
Chronic respiratory disease including Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis have high mortality rates due to the progressive loss… Read more
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Using mathematical modelling to develop individualised diet & lifestyle solutions for improved metabolic health
Research Group:
Centre for Nutrition, Exercise and Metabolism
Project Summary. This programme of doctoral training will explore the broad area of ‘personalised nutrition’ by integrating various physiological measurements. Read more
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Using integrative physiology to develop individualised diet & lifestyle solutions for improved metabolic health
Research Group:
Centre for Nutrition, Exercise and Metabolism
Overview. This programme of doctoral training will explore the broad area of ‘personalised nutrition’ by integrating various physiological measurements. Read more
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Using Artificial Intelligence to Promote Food Security
Maintaining food security, with growing populations and changing climates, is one of the most important challenges facing humanity. Read more
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