Bioinformatics (rna) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 48 Bioinformatics (rna) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Computational RNA Biology PhD: CRISPR functional genomics and long-read nanopore sequencing

Garvan Institute of Medical Research Genomics and Cellular Biology

The field of CRISPR technology is ushering in a new era in our understanding of the root causes of diseases. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Weatheritt

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

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Investigation of RNA secondary structure in plant transposable elements

Durham University Department of Biosciences

Transposable elements (TEs), often referred to as jumping genes, are mobile genetic elements that can be found ubiquitously across the tree of life. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Cho

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

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Short and long-term genetic and behavioural consequences of traumatic brain injury in fruit flies

University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology

General background . How many fingers am I holding up? What day of the week is it? Follow my finger? These three questions are designed to test your sensory, memory and motor neural abilities following an accident; all three systems are affected by a severe deceleration of your brain. Read more

Supervisors: Dr B Warren, Dr E Rosato, Dr R Feuda

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

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Control and inhibition of virus replication

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

The Tuplin laboratory utilises a range of cutting-edge approaches to investigate how arboviruses - specifically Chikungunya, Dengue and Zika viruses - control replication and translation of their genomes through interactions between RNA structures, host cell proteins and non-coding RNA, and the potential of such RNA elements/interactions as novel therapeutic targets. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A.K Tuplin

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

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Investigating the regulation of neutrophil gene expression by intracellular signalling and small non-coding RNAs

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

Immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMID) such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) affect millions of people worldwide and cause debilitating and disabling musculoskeletal disease. Read more

Supervisors: Dr HL Wright, Prof MJ Peffers

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

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Novel disease genes in brain development and decline

University of Otago Department of Biochemistry

The Rare Disorder Genetics / Bicknell lab is interested in characterising novel genetic syndromes, with three core motivations. -the difference we can make to families with rare disorders, through providing them with more information. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof L Bicknell

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

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A deep-learning approach to genomic regulation of tissue-specific alternative splicing

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Each human gene is a blueprint for multiple distinct RNA transcripts that can be produced in differing quantities based on the localisation of the transcribing… Read more

Supervisors: Dr JE Eales, Prof T Papamarkou

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

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Transcriptome homeostasis in cellular ageing and cancer

Queen Mary University of London Institute of Dentistry

Project Summary. We have previously established the oncogenic mechanisms of the transcription factor FOXM1 in perturbation of genome stability (1, 2), epigenome (3, 4) and adult progenitor epithelial stem cell proliferation (5). Read more

Supervisor: Dr M T Teh

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

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Identifying variants impacting splicing of 5’ and 3’ UTRs and underpinning inherited retinal disease

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Genomic variation that impacts splicing is well established as a cause of genomic disorders, but is almost exclusively limited to protein-coding exons and introns intersecting protein-coding exons. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Ellingford, Prof R O'Keefe

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

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PhD in stem cell modelling for neuropsychiatric disorders

University of Melbourne Anatomy and Physiology

This project provides a unique opportunity to explore the developmental origins of schizophrenia—a severe mental health disorder—using cutting-edge patient-derived stem cell models. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Di Biase

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

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MSc by Research: m6A modification of segmentation clock mRNAs and its role in somitogenesis

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

During early embryogenesis, segments (somites) are formed during a process called somitogenesis. These somites will go on to form the bones and muscles of the skeleton. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J K Dale, Dr P Murray

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

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Transcriptional kinases in cancer and developmental disorders

University of Leicester Molecular and Cell Biology

Cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) are protein kinases performing essential functions in regulation of cell cycle and transcription. Read more

Supervisor: Dr MT Tellier

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

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Short and long-distance communication in cancer: Feedback regulation of Ras signalling in tumourigenesis and cachexia

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Biosciences

Hamaratoglu Lab studies cell-cell signalling in development and tumourigenesis. We take advantage of outstanding genetic tools in Drosophila, and use larval imaginal discs as model epithelial organs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Hamaratoglu, Dr C Hogan

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

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Cancer: Characterization of EGFR signaling activated by the endothelium in the process of breast cancer metastasis to the brain

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

The Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) is important in normal physiology regulating epithelial development and homeostasis. In cancer, deregulation resulting from mutation, amplification or transcriptional upregulation promotes tumorigenesis. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Mavria, Dr S Bell

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

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Characterization of cyclin-dependent kinase 12 (CDK12) substrates and their roles in regulation of transcription and tumorigenesis

Masaryk University Faculty of Medicine

Doctoral study program. Life Sciences. Research area. RNA/nucleic acids research in health, cancer biology. Cdk12 is transcriptional cyclin-dependent kinase (Cdk) found mutated in various cancers. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Blažek

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

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We have 48 Bioinformatics (rna) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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