Cancer Biology (cell engineering) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 25 Cancer Biology (cell engineering) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

The role of extracellular vesicles in lung epithelial cell communication in health and disease

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

There is an opportunity to apply for a widening participation scholarship (available to UK candidates or those eligible for UK fees) can be found here. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Miklavc

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

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Engineering human tissue in vitro: development, characterisation, and application

Durham University Department of Biosciences

Tissues in the human body have a defined structure in that their growth and differentiation have developed in specific ways to create a cellular architecture… Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Przyborski

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

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Cell-matrix interface engineering for regenerative medicine applications and disease modelling

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Dr. Mahetab Amer is seeking motivated students with backgrounds in tissue engineering, cell biology, materials science, or related fields to join her dynamic, multidisciplinary research group at the Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine, University of Manchester. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M.A Amer

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

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PhD position in cell biology and inflammation in plasma-treated diseased keratinocytes

Leibniz-Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP) ZIK plasmatis

Short overview of PlasmACT. The PlasmACT network brings together 5 beneficiaries and 10 associated partners, located in 5 different countries (Germany, France, Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg). Read more

Supervisor: Prof SB Bekeschus

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Biophysical explorations of neural crest cell behaviours in development and cancer

King’s College London School of Natural & Mathematical Sciences

Neural crest cells are highly migratory. These cells travel throughout the developing embryo, eventually contributing to most organ systems, including the peripheral nervous system, pigment cells and craniofacial skeleton. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Isaacson, Prof K Liu

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

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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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Development of novel lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) for targeted gene delivery to cancer cells

University of Portsmouth School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences

Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3 year full-time PhD project. The PhD will be based in the School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Science and will be supervised by Dr Roja Hadianamrei and Dr Sassan Hafizi. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Hadianamrei, Dr S Hafizi

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

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Microfluidic models of 3D cell migration and metastasis in soft tissue sarcoma

Imperial College London Department of Bioengineering

Project Overview. We invite applications for a fully funded PhD studentship position supported by SarcomaUK and their donors. Read more

Supervisors: Prof DRO Overby, Dr P Huang, Dr S Au, Prof RJ Jones

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

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Cell biology and evolution of cancer metastasis

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

We are interested in the spread of cancer, a process called metastasis. Metastasis is responsible for the majority of cancer deaths and there are currently no effective treatments to stop this process. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P R Dash

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

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The role of eIF2Bα in the response to Integrated Stress Response (ISR) modulation in cancer

Sheffield Hallam University Biomolecular Sciences Research Centre

The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Allen, Dr SC Campbell

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

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The role of vitamin D3 in treating skin cancer and preventing drug resistance

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Chemistry and Biosciences

During the last decade numerous studies have alluded to vitamin D. 3. playing a role in the prevention of cancer. Recent clinical trials looking at the potential role of vitamin D. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Sutherland, Dr H Sheldrake, Dr S Kauser

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

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(MRC DTP CASE) Designing Peptide hydrogels as vehicles for targeted and localised in-vivo therapeutics delivery

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

One of the key engineering challenges in the life-science and biomedical sectors is the design and manufacturing of bespoke hydrogels for 3D cell culture, tissue engineering and cell/drug delivery. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Saiani, Dr K Finegan

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

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New Drugs for Brain Tumours: A Locoregional Implant Brain Tumours

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Medicines Development and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Next-generation temozolomide derivatives for the treatment of high-grade glioma have been developed at the University of Bradford. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Wheelhouse, Prof A Paradkar, Dr S Shnyder

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

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Assessing the molecular mechanisms by which Cathepsin V promotes breast cancer growth and metastasis

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

Targeted therapies such as tamoxifen, fulvestrant and anastrozole have exhibited significant clinical success since being introduced as treatments for Estrogen Receptor positive (ER+) breast cancer patients. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Burden

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Bowel cancer caused by bacteria

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

The gut microbiome has a profound effect on health and disease of humans and colorectal cancer (CRC) is one such disease influenced by microorganisms. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S R Clarke, Prof P R Dash

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We have 25 Cancer Biology (cell engineering) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Cancer Biology (cell engineering) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 25 Cancer Biology (cell engineering) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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