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We have 152 Developmental Biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
Developmental Biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
We have 152 Developmental Biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
Decoding the immunometabolic signals responsible for causing inflammatory bowel disease – towards novel treatment paradigms
Project abstract. Inflammatory bowel disease is an immune-mediated inflammatory disease affecting 1% of the UK population, and millions of patients across the globe. Read more
Durham Doctoral Teaching Fellow: Investigation into the molecular mechanisms that govern age-related pigmentary changes in bioengineered human skin constructs in vitro
Pigmentary changes in skin tone, such as the development of “age spots” or solar lentigines are associated with an ageing phenotype and correlate with exposure to damaging ultraviolet radiation (UVR). Read more
QUARTILES DLA: Genomics of sea water adaptation in salmonids: from evolutionary insights to aquaculture applications
This fully funded PhD project is part of the QUARTILES Doctoral Landscape Award, a BBSRC and NERC-funded research and training programme designed to equip… Read more
Durham Doctoral Teaching Fellow: Optogenetic Manipulation of Signalling Pathways in vivo
BACKGROUND. Precise regulation of cell fate in time and space is critical for normal development and adult homeostasis. 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
MSc by Research: Computational Evolutionary Transcriptomics for Cancer Diagnostics
In this computational Master project, we will consult new transcriptomic evidence from bulk- and single cells (single-cell genomics) to test whether evolutionary information of gene birth events within the tree of life can be harnessed to inform transcriptomic signatures for cancer type diagnostics (evolutionary transcriptomics). . Read more
Using Artificial Intelligence to Reveal the Signature of Development in Organismal Colour Pattern Designs
Background. Animal colour patterns arise as a result of developmental processes governing the distribution, differentiation and interaction of colour producing pigments and structures on the surface of an organism. 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
Signalling complexes and cell wall changes during plant reproduction
We are looking for a student interested in plant developmental, molecular and cell biology to join a vibrant and supportive group of researchers (jointly headed by Lisa Smith, Sam Amsbury and Andrew Fleming), providing an excellent collaborative environment for your PhD at the University of Sheffield. Read more
Regulation of regeneration by TGFbeta and SFKs
Aquatic vertebrates such as amphibians and fish are able to regenerate complex structures including limb, tail, spinal cord, retina and heart. 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
Biological drivers of health inequalities: impact of diet on the gut microbiome in preschool children.
In Sheffield there is a 15-year gap in the onset of chronic health conditions between the most and least affluent areas of the city. Read more
Functional Tissue Derivatives Derived from Human Pluripotent Stem Cells provide Innovative Opportunities for Stem Cell Science
Human pluripotent stem cells and their derivatives offer huge potential for basic research and strategies for regenerative medicine as a renewable resource, to replace primary donor cells. Read more
MSc by Research: DNA Replication Coupled Mechanisms that control cell fate transitions
DNA replication is required for successful cell fate transitions across diverse physiological, experimental, and pathological contexts, involving factors often deregulated in human cancer and intellectual disabilities. Read more
MSc by Research: Understanding the contribution of natural variation in upstream open reading frames to plant climate adaptation
In our warming climate, understanding how plants respond to elevated temperatures is vital for breeding temperature-resilient crops. Read more