Biological Sciences (metabolism) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

Targeting dormant cancer cells in myeloma

University of Sheffield School of Medicine and Population Health

Multiple myeloma is the second most common blood cancer and remains essentially incurable. Chemotherapy is effective at reducing tumour and extends survival, but it never fully eradicates disease, so patients face inevitable relapse. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Green, Prof S El-Khamisy

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

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Enzyme Cascades controlled in the Electrochemical Leaf for Discovery in Antimicrobial Strategy

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

Antibiotic discovery is usually aimed at single entities, for example a bacterial enzyme or efflux protein. This also means that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) mechanisms are considered in terms of the individual response, for example, mutations in a single target enzyme, affording resistance to the drug. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Megarity

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

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The Importance of Muscle Stem Cells: Implications for Muscle Repair in Inflammation and Trauma

University of Nottingham School of Medicine

Skeletal muscle possesses a remarkable capacity for adaptation and repair, processes essential in the maintenance of skeletal muscle health. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Joanisse, Prof P Greenhaff, Dr JM Mallinson, Dr C Deane

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

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Investigating the role of dietary fructose in the development of early-onset colorectal cancer

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Project Background. This project will investigate the role of fructose in the development of early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) in adults <50 years. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Vincent, Dr A Chambers, Dr R Richmond, Dr NM Murphy

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

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Tissue Regeneration and Cancer MSc Research Programme

University of Glasgow

The Tissue Regeneration and Cancer MSc Research Programme at the University of Glasgow, will deliver high quality research, training and mentorship to excellent and ambitious students interested in cancer research, including- but not limited to- its intersection with stem cell biology, immunity, metabolism, development, regenerative biology, and behavioural science. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Masters by Research

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FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in the design of Information Extraction Tools to characterise molecules produced or degraded by microbes and applications to plant-fermented food ecosystems.

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 RB Bossy, Dr BN Nagy, Dr LV Vidács, Dr CN Nédellec, Dr SD Derozier, Dr HC Chiapello

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

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FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in Microbial ecology - Deciphering the role of bacterial-fungal interactions in plant-based fermented food.

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 VH Hervé, Dr EDB Dugat-Bony, Dr PB Bonnarme, Dr L Wick

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

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FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in identifying and controlling of key regulatory mechanisms for differential responses and metabolic shifts in microorganism populations.

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 IOM Otero-Muras, Prof CT Trelea, Assoc Prof EB Bernuau

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

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Evaluating Bacterial Acid Production and pH Dynamics in a Real-Time In-Vitro Polymicrobial Biofilm Model

University of Nottingham School of Life Sciences

Dental caries still remains a severe problem for both health and the economy. This oral disease is multifactorial and biofilm-dependent, caused by changes in the composition and metabolism of complex communities of oral biofilm. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Hardie, Prof J Aylott

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

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Dynamic Imaging for Real-Time Visualization of Bacterial Species Co-Distribution and Biofilm Matrix Components

University of Nottingham School of Life Sciences

Dental caries is a severe problem for both health and the economy. This oral disease is multifactorial and biofilm-dependent, caused by changes in the composition and metabolism of complex bacterial communities in oral biofilms. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Aylott, Dr K Hardie

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

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(MRC DTP CASE) Prediction of substrate binding geometry and strength in promiscuous enzymes: computational chemistry applicable to the design of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

We are often taught about the power of enzymes to select particular substrates from the biological milieu and of their ability to perform highly selective reactions on those substrates. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Leach, Dr S De Visser, Dr C Trujillo

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

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Understanding the roles of triacylglycerol in modulating mycobacterial growth and biophysical properties

University of Leicester Department of Respiratory Sciences

Mycobacteria contain more lipid than any other bacteria. In addition to a characteristically lipid-rich cell envelope, mycobacteria can accumulate triacylglycerol (TAG) as cytoplasmic lipid bodies (LBs). Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Garton , Dr G Mukamolova

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

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Fully funded PhD studentship: Transforming respiratory care at the bedside using machine learning assisted on-chip vibrational spectroscopy

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Prof. Senthil Murugan Ganapathy. Project description. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a widespread respiratory condition affecting all ages, causes respiratory failure due to inflamed, fluid-filled lungs hindering gas exchange. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Ganapathy

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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PhD studentship - Defining the mechanisms underpinning HIF-1 and HIF-2 dependent transcriptional specificity in hypoxia.

Newcastle University Biosciences Institute

Award summary. 100% of home tuition fees paid and annual living expenses of £18,622. Overview. The cellular response to low oxygen levels (hypoxia), is crucial for cell survival and identity. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Ortmann

14 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Geomicrobiological controls on radionuclide speciation and fate during the geodisposal of radioactive waste

The University of Manchester Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Context. The UK has been generating electricity from nuclear power for over sixty years. Consequently, the safe disposal of the UK’s existing ~750,000 m3 of radioactive waste is a clear priority. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Lloyd, Prof S Shaw, Dr A Uknnl

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

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We have 45 Biological Sciences (metabolism) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

Biological Sciences (metabolism) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

We have 45 Biological Sciences (metabolism) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

Targeting dormant cancer cells in myeloma

Enzyme Cascades controlled in the Electrochemical Leaf for Discovery in Antimicrobial Strategy

The Importance of Muscle Stem Cells: Implications for Muscle Repair in Inflammation and Trauma

Investigating the role of dietary fructose in the development of early-onset colorectal cancer

Tissue Regeneration and Cancer MSc Research Programme

FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in the design of Information Extraction Tools to characterise molecules produced or degraded by microbes and applications to plant-fermented food ecosystems.

FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in Microbial ecology - Deciphering the role of bacterial-fungal interactions in plant-based fermented food.

FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in identifying and controlling of key regulatory mechanisms for differential responses and metabolic shifts in microorganism populations.

Evaluating Bacterial Acid Production and pH Dynamics in a Real-Time In-Vitro Polymicrobial Biofilm Model

Dynamic Imaging for Real-Time Visualization of Bacterial Species Co-Distribution and Biofilm Matrix Components

(MRC DTP CASE) Prediction of substrate binding geometry and strength in promiscuous enzymes: computational chemistry applicable to the design of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals

Understanding the roles of triacylglycerol in modulating mycobacterial growth and biophysical properties

Fully funded PhD studentship: Transforming respiratory care at the bedside using machine learning assisted on-chip vibrational spectroscopy

PhD studentship - Defining the mechanisms underpinning HIF-1 and HIF-2 dependent transcriptional specificity in hypoxia.

Geomicrobiological controls on radionuclide speciation and fate during the geodisposal of radioactive waste

We have 45 Biological Sciences (metabolism) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

Biological Sciences (metabolism) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

We have 45 Biological Sciences (metabolism) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

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