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Cell Biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 477 Cell Biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

NIHR Leeds BRC: Force sensing mechanisms of haemostasis in heart failure and diabetes

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

Since the original identification of the role of PIEZO1 in vascular integrity and endothelial cell biology by our group in Leeds in 2014, there have been many publications on the role of PIEZO1 in endothelial function and its role in processes such as atherosclerosis, hypertension, cell-cell junctions, vascular permeability and leukocyte diapedesis. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Ariens, Prof D J Beech, Dr E Levelt

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

NIHR Leeds BRC: An interferon diagnostic to inform early detection and prevention strategies in Ana positive CTDs

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

Type I interferons (IFN) play a role in a wide range of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs), and strong evidence suggests that measurement of IFN activity could have clinical value, although testing has not progressed into clinical settings. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Del Galdo, Dr R Ross

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

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)

Intelligent Biosensing Systems for Healthcare

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr Chengchen Zhang, Prof Hywel Morgan. Project description. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Zhang

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

An Interdisciplinary Approach to Developing of Macrocyclic Inhibitors of the MAPK Pathway

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Prof Ali Tavassoli . Project Description. We are seekign an outstanding chemistry student with an interest in chemical biology to work on a project to develop cyclic peptide inhibitors of a protein-protein interaction that is heavily implicated in the development and growth of tumours. . Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Tavassoli

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Unravelling the biophysical mechanisms that regulate liver fibrosis

Aston University College of Health and Life Sciences

Applications are invited for a Postgraduate studentship, supported by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Doctoral Training Programme, to be undertaken within the College of Health and Life Sciences at Aston University. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Shepherd

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

Using laser-based microfabrication to develop the next generation of cellular analytics

University of Strathclyde Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences

Background. The emerging microfabrication technology of ultrafast laser inscription [1] has opened the possibility of near arbitrary microfluidic device design. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Rattray, Prof G Burley

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

The INDICO-II Study – Effects of Body Composition and Dietary Improvement on Cell Membrane Dynamics and their Relationship with the Aetiology of Type II Diabetes

University of Worcester Research School

The InDiCo Study (Inflammation, Diets, body Composition) is a pre-clinical study conducted at the University of Worcester. The InDiCo Study is currently unravelling links between diets that favour a pro-inflammatory environment with biomarkers of cell function and body composition. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Bueno

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

The BCAT1 CXXC Motif and Oncogenesis in Acute Myeloid Leukaemia

University of Worcester Research School

The BCAT1 gene is implicated in the pathogenesis of many cancer types, including acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)1–4. Recently, our group identified a novel antioxidant role for BCAT1 in AML cells5. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Coles

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

Microbial Community Dynamics and Biocide Susceptibility Profiles in Chronic Wound Biofilms

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 S Forbes, Dr KM Miller, Dr N Aberdein, Dr F Clegg

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

Diabetes and Breast Cancer from the perspective of oestrogen receptor expression

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 SA Ahmed, Dr NP Peake, Dr DK Kelly

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

Fully funded PhD student position in structural biology of viruses

Umeå University Chemistry Department

PhD position in the structural biology of viruses. The Department of Chemistry is opening a PhD position in Chemistry with a specialization in structural biology. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Renner

2 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Enhancing Insight into Variations in Virulence Among Avian influenza Viruses Infecting Poultry

The Pirbright Institute Pirbright Laboratory, Surrey, Outer London

This studentship is open to science graduates with, or who anticipate obtaining, at least a 2:1 or equivalent in a relevant biological subject in their undergraduate degree, or a Masters degree - subject to university regulations. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Iqbal, Prof J Daly

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

Investigating the role of RNA dependent DNA repair in childhood cancer

University of Dundee School of Medicine

Damage to our genetic material DNA is responsible for a wide range of human diseases including neurodegenerative diseases, haematological diseases, immune deficiencies, early ageing and cancers. Read more

Supervisor: Prof K Hiom

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

Assessment of phototherapy with model organism Saccharomyces cerevisiae

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Engineering

Project Overview. . Saccharomyces cerevisiae is extensively used as model organism and is well understood from a sequencing perspective so up-regulation or down-regulation of gene expression is tractable. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Hadjiloucas, Dr E Delivopoulos

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

Funding for the Executive Dean’s PhD Studentship: Lineage tracing of blood stem cell development in embryo-like gastruloids

Brunel University London Life Sciences

The team of Cristina Pina (https://www.brunel.ac.uk/people/cristina-pina), Alessandro Esposito (https://www.brunel.ac.uk/people/alessandro-esposito) and… Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Pina

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

3D printed synthetic tissues for patterned interactions with cellular populations

Imperial College London Institute of Chemical Biology

Cellular communities, consisting of cells (microbial and/or eukaryotic) living and interacting in various environments, are starting to be used in applications ranging from environmental remediation, agriculture, food science, bioproduction, and biomedicine. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Krishna Kumar, Dr Y Elani, Prof K Polizzi

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

Visualising the effects of pollution nanoparticles on respiratory epithelial cells at air-liquid interface

Imperial College London Institute of Chemical Biology

Pollution nanoparticles, termed particulate matter (PM), carry enormous population health burden, through direct and indirect effects that are thought to involve oxidation and inflammation. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Kuimova, Prof A Porter, Prof F Chung, Prof I Adcock

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

Unravelling the role of genotoxic E. coli in colorectal cancer (SCHULLERS_U24BIGC)

University of East Anglia Norwich Medical School

Primary supervisor - Dr Stephanie Schüller. Secondary supervisor - Prof Nathalie Juge. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common and second most fatal cancer globally. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Schüller

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

Chromatin regulation of oncogenic transcription and replication stress: mechanism and functional implications in acute myeloid leukemia

University of Liverpool Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology

This project focuses on the molecular mechanisms promoting acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), a disease of great unmet need. AML is an aggressive blood and bone marrow cancer characterized by abnormal proliferation and differentiation of myeloid cells. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Papamichos Chronakis, Prof D MacEwan, Dr A Kanhere

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

Self funded MSc by Research or PhD in Biology: Ion channel signalling in cancer cells

University of York Department of Biology

Lead supervisor: Dr W Brackenbury. The student will be registered with the Department of Biology. Our cells constantly sense and transport ions present in their environment. Read more

Supervisor: Dr W Brackenbury

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

Molecular Mechanisms of Receptor and Ion Channel Regulation in Pain and Inflammation

University of Reading School of Pharmacy

Are you ready to delve into the captivating world of molecular signaling and unravel the mysteries of the cardiovascular and nervous systems? We are thrilled to offer an exhilarating PhD opportunity at the forefront of scientific exploration. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Cottrell, Prof D Widera, Dr S Amadesi

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

Effects of FADS2 single-nucleotide polymorphisms on clathrin-mediated endocytosis in human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived neurons

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Medicine

Hodge Centre for Translational Neuroscience. “Towards innovative treatments for mental illness”. Cardiff University Neuroscience and Mental Health Innovation Institute. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Harwood

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

Investigating the Therapeutic Potential of Cannabidiol (CBD) in Cardiac Fibrosis

University of Reading School of Pharmacy

Cardiac fibrosis is a condition that is characterized by the abnormal accumulation of fibrous tissue within the heart muscle and poses a significant threat to cardiovascular health. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Cottrell, Prof D Widera

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

Pharmacological effects of cannabidiol (CBD) on mesenchymal stem cells in endometriosis

University of Reading School of Pharmacy

Endometriosis is a common long-term health condition that affects around 190 million women of reproductive age worldwide. It causes severe pain during periods, sex, going to the toilet, and sometimes just general pelvic discomfort, bloating, and tiredness. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Widera, Dr G Cottrell

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

A role for cortical niche environment in interneuron maturation and diversification

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Medicine

Hodge Centre for Translational Neuroscience. “Towards innovative treatments for mental illness”. Cardiff University Neuroscience and Mental Health Innovation Institute. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Li

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

Self funded MSc by Research or PhD in Biology: Delineating neuronal structure and function in the autism spectrum disorder neurofibromatosis type 1

University of York Department of Biology

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is among the most common monogenetic disorders of humans and patients show a high prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Read more

Supervisors: Dr I Hahn, Dr W Brackenbury

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

Exploring the Ubiquitin-Proteasome system’s Impact on Ageing and Disease: The Interplay of Genetics, Lifestyle, and Environment

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Unravelling the molecular and cellular mechanisms driving ageing to improve human health across the lifespan is a central aim of biomedical research. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Kevei

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

Microplastics and Nanoplastics as Emerging Risk Factors in Neurodevelopmental and Neurodegenerative Condition

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) are ubiquitous environmental pollutants raising concerns due to their potential adverse effects on human health. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Kevei

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

Creation of cell lines modelling complex karyotype in B cell lymphomas using CRISPR/Cas9

University of Liverpool Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology

Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) and diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) make up more than half of all the newly diagnosed cases of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL), the 6th most common cancer in the UK. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Slupsky, Dr N Kalakonda, Dr M Glenn

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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