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We have 235 Biophysics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students
Biophysics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students
We have 235 Biophysics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students
EastBio: Phospho-regulation of microtubule-associated proteins in meiosis.
Genes must be passed on accurately from cell to cell and from parents to children. Failure to do so can be a cause or contributing factor in human illnesses, such as cancer or reproductive problems/congenital conditions. In meiosis, chromosomes undergo recombination and two rounds of segregation. It remains to be understood how these processes are regulated. Read more
Machine learning the dynamics of force-sensing proteins
Mechanosensing proteins detect mechanical forces within cells and convert them into biochemical signals. Understanding the dynamic behaviour of these proteins under force is key for advancing our understanding of this process called mechanotransduction. Read more
EastBio: Defining the basis and function of germ stem cells exchange material, that underlie fertility.
Germline cells throughout metazoans are connected together in a cyst through intercellular bridges, made of microtubules and stabilized by a channel protein structure. Read more
EastBio: Decoding the Cytoskeletal Basis of Synapse Organization through Super-Resolution Microscopy.
Synapses, micron-sized structures, enable rapid point-to-point communication between neurons and are critical to the proper functioning of the nervous system. Read more
Unlock the Future: Engineering Biology to Sense and Treat the Impossible
Engineering Biology will revolutionise our world. Be a part of a team that aims to push the boundaries of engineering biology to exploit the use of membrane proteins for detection and treatment of disease. Read more
Non-linear flows of antibodies
Non-linear flows of antibodies will be explored using next generation photonics techniques during this PhD studentship; a partnership between the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Manchester and FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies. Read more
SubCortical Maternal Complex - a small complex with a big role in early human development (MONKD_U25SCI)
Primary supervisor - Prof David Monk. Human fertility is declining, which is observed via the use of IVF and an increase in overall miscarriage rates. Read more
Development of quantitative imaging biomarkers for characterization of neural functional abnormalities in preclinical models of neurodevelopmental disorders.
Applications should be made to the project supervisor, Harish Poptani (harishp@liverpool.ac.uk), in the first instance via CV and cover letter. Read more
PhD in Corneal tissue engineering: Influence of mechanical environment of tissue formation
Two fully funded PhD studentships are available to conduct research in ocular tissue engineering. The aim of these projects will be to explore the effect of different mechanical environments on the culture of corneal cells and their ability to generate new tissue that could be used for transplantation. Read more
Developing mass spectrometry tools to combat challenges in structural biology
Technology advancement is critical to understand more about how biology works. From climate change to therapeutic interventions, structural mass spectrometry is making major breakthroughs. Read more
Investigating how accessory proteins modify the function of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) involved in appetite regulation
Project Outline. This PhD project will explore how accessory proteins modify the signalling of GPCRs involved in appetite regulation, using state-of-the-art signalling assays and cutting-edge microscopy techniques. Read more
Modular DNA nanopores for synthetic biology
The aim of this project is to develop artificial cells that can programmably communicate. In biology, cells are miniature factories where different compartments handle specific tasks. Read more
Investigating how chromatin guides de novo DNA methylation
DNA methylation is the most common epigenetic mark found in mammals and is associated with gene repression. It is catalysed by DNA methyltransferases (DNMTs) and dysregulation can cause developmental diseases and cancers. Read more
Mathematical models of RNA and protein dynamics and their integration with gene expression data
A gene regulatory network involves a set of genes interacting with each other to control cellular functions. For example, in autoregulation, a protein expressed from a gene activates or suppresses its own transcription, thereby regulating the number of proteins through negative or positive feedback [1]. Read more
Real-Time Control and Analysis of Molecular Dynamics Using High-Speed AFM Height Spectroscopy Mapping
Research Group:
School of Physics and Astronomy
Molecules exhibit dynamic behaviours that occur over a wide range of time and length scales, often requiring atomic-level spatial resolution and microsecond temporal resolution for accurate characterization. Read more