Cell Biology (skin) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 12 Cell Biology (skin) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

In vitro modelling and investigation of skin ageing and the impact of negative stimuli

Durham University Department of Biosciences

With an ageing population and the number of over 65s predicted to be 1 in 6 by 2050 there is a real need for targeted research to enhance the quality of life of this demographic. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Przyborski

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

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Understanding Hormone Regulation in Skin Cancer Development and Progression

University of York York Biomedical Research Institute

Skin cancers, including melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, pose a significant global health burden. While the role of hormones in skin cancer development and progression remains an underexplored area, recent research has suggested potential links between hormonal regulation and skin cancer outcomes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Yamada, Prof T Prow

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

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PhD studentship - Commercial Applications of Skin Bioenergy Research

Newcastle University Translational and Clinical Research Institute

Value of award . 100% of Home tuition fees paid and UKRI stipend for annual living expenses. A successful international candidate needs to fund the difference between the UK and international fees. . Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Birch-Machin

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project 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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Stress hormone metabolism – a novel anti-fibrotic therapeutic pathway for chronic wounds (Ref SHLS24121)

Glasgow Caledonian University School of Health and Life Sciences

We have an exciting PhD opportunity within the Molecular Mechanisms of Long-term Conditions research group at Glasgow Caledonian University (https://www.gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/academicschools/hls/research/researchgroups/molecularmechanismsoflongtermconditions) to join the laboratory of Dr Catherine Wright with a supervisory team based in GCU and the University of Leeds. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Wright, Dr S Patterson, Dr B Alcacer-Pitarch

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

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Virology: Sun exposure as a novel risk factor for Zika virus infection

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

Mosquito-borne disease is now receiving unprecedented attention due to major outbreaks in new geographic areas including Brazil, Mexico, India, China, the Middle East and SE Asia. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C McKimmie, Dr K Shams, Dr S Griffin

Open Day(s) Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Preclinical testing of collagen synthesis inhibitors for fibrotic disease

University of Liverpool Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease Department of Musculoskeletal Biology

Fibrotic disease is characterised by an excessive accumulation of collagen within tissues, which then impedes tissue function. Organ fibrosis specifically kidney fibrosis, liver fibrosis, cardiac fibrosis and lung fibrosis have limited treatment options, pose a huge clinical burden and are life-limiting diseases. Read more

Supervisor: Dr EG Laird

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

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Circadian mechanisms in psoriasis: therapeutic opportunities

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Hallmark features of psoriasis symptoms vary through time, suggesting an important role for circadian circuits in driving disease expression, and offering the potential of chronotherapy. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Young, Dr I Iqbal, Prof D Ray

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

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Deciphering the cell death-dependent fibrotic niche following lung injury

University of Edinburgh College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine

Research Group: Centre for Inflammation Research

Background. Lung disease causes 1 in 5 deaths globally with limited treatment advances for many acute and chronic respiratory conditions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Lucas, Dr DD Dorward, Dr P Ramachandran

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

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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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Immunotherapy: Killing Cancer using Dead Virus

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

It is now accepted that our immune systems can hold the key to treating otherwise incurable cancers. So-called “immunotherapy” is an increasingly common method of treating tumours, leading to impressive increases in patient responses. . Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Griffin, Dr A Samson

Open Day(s) Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Postgraduate Research Opportunities at the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

Queen Mary University of London

To deliver our research strategy of ‘Better Health for All' and our aspiration to train the research leaders of the future, the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry (top 10% faculties of medicine in the world, QS2022) has opened opportunities for self-funded PhD students in multiple areas of biomedical and translational research across six internationally recognised Research Institutes. Read more

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We have 12 Cell Biology (skin) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Cell Biology (skin) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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