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The effect of air pollution on bacterial infection and host-pathogen interaction.
University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology
This project is at the cutting edge of investigations of the increase in infection resulting from airborne pollution. Air pollution is the world’s largest single environmental health risk, being responsible for an eighth of all global deaths per year (World Health Organisation, 2017). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Morrissey
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This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Establishing an insect model for epigenetic diseases
University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology
Epigenetics is defined as the heritable change in expression of a gene without any change in the DNA sequence. It is important in fields as diverse as human cancer biology and the ecological response of animals and plants to environmental pollutants. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Mallon
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Metagenomics to investigate the role of bacteria and antibiotic resistance in respiratory disease
University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology
The aim of this project. is to identify causative pathogens and microbiome changes in clinical samples, using metagenomics to reduce antimicrobial resistance and to differentiate between the different causes of acute breathlessness (AB) to enable accurate personal treatment regimes. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Morrissey, Prof S Siddiqui, Dr N Greening
 15 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Deciphering the cellular and molecular rationale for the success of combined beta-lactam and macrolide therapy in community acquired pneumonia
University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology
Community acquired pneumonia has for the last 15 years been the leading cause of in-hospital mortality from communicable disease and. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Oggioni, Dr M Pareek
 15 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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A molecular characterisation of the sensory system in mosquitos
University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology
  Research Group: Behavioural & Developmental Genetics
Because of mosquitos’ ability to transmit viruses (Zika virus) and other parasites (such as. Plasmodium. , the agent causing malaria), the World Health Organization considers them to be one of the world’s deadliest organisms. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Feuda
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Enhancing meiotic recombination in wheat by modulating RECQ helicases
University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology
Wheat accounts for 20% of the calories and protein consumed by humans and is the largest crop in the UK. Despite substantial yield increases during the green revolution, yields have now plateaued and are susceptible to decline due to extreme weather patterns. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Higgins, Prof E Louis
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The role of copper resistance in Staphylococcus aureus infection
University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology
Excess copper is highly toxic and forms part of the host innate immune system’s antibacterial arsenal, accumulating at sites of infection and acting within macrophages to kill engulfed pathogens. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Morrissey
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The interplay between air pollution, viruses and respiratory disease
University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology
Epidemiological studies show associations of air pollution with chronic and infectious respiratory disease. Milder viral infections e.g. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Morrissey
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Genome structural variation and lung health
University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology
Chronic respiratory diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, remain a leading cause of death across the world. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Hollox
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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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