Cancer Biology (migration) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 21 Cancer Biology (migration) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Investigate cytoskeletal networks controlling cancer cell migration at the systems level.

Cell migration is fundamental for the existence of multicellular animals, including humans, as certain cells migrate throughout the embryo to form specific tissues. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Krause, Dr C Venkataraman

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

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Cancer biology: identification of new treatment options for EML4-ALK driven lung cancer through understanding mechanisms of cell division and migration.

University of Leicester Molecular and Cell Biology

Lung cancer is the largest cause of cancer-related deaths in the UK and worldwide. While little progress has been made in long-term survival rates, we now have a good understanding of the genetic drivers raising the prospect of earlier diagnosis and more effective treatments. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Fry

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Investigation of antagonism of multiple RGD-binding integrins as a therapeutic strategy in advanced head and neck cancer

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Institute of Cancer Therapeutics

Background. The integrins are a family of transmembrane receptors which mediate cell-cell and cell-ECM adhesion, and signalling across the cell membrane involved in pathways controlling cell migration, proliferation, differentiation, cell survival and apoptosis. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Sheldrake

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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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Molecular mechanism of vimentin induced epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT) and stemness in cancer cells

Queen Mary University of London Institute of Dentistry

Background. Most cancers are epithelial in origin and arise from a single progenitor cell, similar to an embryo, to become a clone of cells. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Waseem, Dr H Tummala, Dr F Flores-Borja

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Possible role of mutant vimentin in cancer progression and metastasis

Queen Mary University of London Institute of Dentistry

Background. This project will investigate the role of the cytoskeletal protein vimentin in cancer progression and metastasis using cell and molecular biology approaches. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Waseem, Dr F Flores-Borja, Dr H Tummala

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Cancer: Why and how do brain tumour cells invade ‘mini-brains’?

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

Globally, nearly 189,000 people die each year as a result of brain cancer and around 250,000 people are diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour (umbrella name. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Wurdak, Dr R Mathew

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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

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Investigating the communication between cancer cells and cells in the tumour microenvironment to improve our understanding of epigenetic regulatory mechanisms and identify new targets for cancer therapy

University of Nottingham School of Medicine

It is well-established that the molecular mechanisms controlling gene expression are disrupted in cancer cells and work in this area has laid the foundations for targeted cancer therapies. We are interested in the regulatory pathways that control cell proliferation and cell migration and the events that disrupt this control in multiple types of cancer. Read more

Supervisors: Prof K Gaston, Dr S Jayaraman

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Molecular characterization of Sam68-driven cytoskeletal reorganization

University of Leicester Molecular and Cell Biology

The cytoskeleton is a complex network of various fibres (microtubules, actin, …) that is essential for cells to maintain their shape and internal organization and for their migration. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Dominguez, Prof A Fry

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

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(MRC DTP CASE) Multiomic evaluation of differential drug response in metastatic breast cancers

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Breast cancers are the most common cancers in women. Estrogen Receptor (ER) plays a major role in breast cancer growth. To stop the cancer from growing further, clinically successful ER-targeting therapies like Fulvestrant, etc were developed. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Nagarajan, Dr HH Harrison, Prof R Clarke, Dr I Iqbal

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

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The role of ubiquitin-modifying enzymes in angiogenesis

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

The School of Molecular & Cellular Biology invites applications from prospective postgraduate researchers who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2024/25. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Ponnambalam, Dr M A Harrison

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

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PI3K-Akt expression in dysplastic oral lesions and implications for recurrence and malignant transformation

University of Dundee Dental School

There are around 12,400 new head and neck cancer cases in the UK every year, that's 34 every day (2016-2018) with 4,143 deaths each year. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Macluskey, Dr I Ellis, Dr M Islam, Dr S. J. Jones

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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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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Polysialyltransferases as a target in metastatic cancer

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Institute of Cancer Therapeutics

Polysialic acid plays an essential role in neuronal development, but by adulthood is absent from the human body. Its biosynthesis is regulated by two polysialyltransferases. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Falconer, Dr S Shnyder

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We have 21 Cancer Biology (migration) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Cancer Biology (migration) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 21 Cancer Biology (migration) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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