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Cell Biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 658 Cell Biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
MSc by Research: Protein secretion landscapes in human immune cells
Roughly one third of the human genome encodes secretory and membrane proteins. Following synthesis in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), these proteins are captured into transport vesicles for delivery within the cell. Read more
MSc by Research: Investigation of mitochondrial biology and neurodegeneration
Phosphorylation and ubiquitylation are reversible signalling events and there is significant interest in in their interplay in the regulation of normal biological processes and disruption in human diseases. Read more
Structural characterization of vesicle tethering at the Golgi
All eukaryotic cells use membrane vesicles to transfer material between intracellular compartments. Read more
Elucidating the Mechanism of Hypoxic Reprogramming of the Estrogen Response.
The Estrogen Receptor (ER) plays a central role in breast development, and when it goes wrong, in disease. A key question in tissue development is what causes different cells to show a coordinated response to the molecular messages and how is this regulation maintained. Read more
CASE Project: Unravelling the role of extracellular vesicles in the orchestration of macrophage – mediated immune regulation.
This project will be undertaken in collaboration with Mesenbio Ltd and will involve a minimum 3-month placement based at the Industry Partner's premises. Read more
CASE Project: Refinement of a computational model of glycan processing and its application to datasets of medical and biotechnological relevance
This project will be undertaken in collaboration with Ludger Ltd and will involve a minimum 3-month placement based at the Industry Partner's premises. Read more
Bioelectrical control of epithelial cell behaviour
Bioelectrical behaviours, such as ion transport and action potential firing, are key features of “excitable” neuronal and muscle cells but are less well understood in “non-excitable” epithelial cells. Read more
MSc by Research: Drugging the undruggable targets in cancer and neurodegenerative diseases
Cancer and neurodegenerative diseases are among the most challenging conditions to treat, and as life expectancy increases globally, the burden of these diseases continues to rise. Read more
The role of keratin networks in maintaining epithelial tissue integrity
Epithelial tissues serve as protective barriers that line the organs and tissues of the body, ensuring integrity during mechanical stresses. Read more
The genetic and developmental control of complex nanostructure formation in butterfly wing scales
Butterfly wings are natural wonders, covered in colourful scales that are used for signaling, thermoregulation and to help with aerodynamic performance. Read more
The functional role of the epidermis in stomatal function
Gas exchange in plants is regulated by controllable micropores on the leaf surface, stomata, formed from pairs of guard cells (GCs). Read more
Mining white blood cell diversity to enhance phagocytosis
The white blood cells known as macrophages play critical roles in immunity, homeostasis, and repair. Dysfunction of these cells impacts a wide range of human conditions, including cancer, neurodegeneration, and chronic lung and cardiovascular disease. Read more
How does non-coding RNA structure regulate gene expression?
Background. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) play a vital role in human physiology through regulating gene expression, impacting fundamental cellular processes. Read more
Deciphering the role of biomechanical cues in embryonic cell fate decisions using human pluripotent stem cells
The structures that make up the human body trunk, such as the spinal cord and the vertebral column are produced during embryonic development by populations of stem cell-like progenitors (known as neuromesodermal progenitors or NMPs), which are located at the posterior of the embryo. Read more
Deciphering the mechanism of Plasmodium apicoplast lagging strand replication
We invite applications for a BBSRC funded Yorkshire Biociences Doctoral Training Program (DTP) studentship to study how organellar replication functions in Plasmodium, the pathogen responsible for causing malaria. Read more