Biological Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Dundee

We have 89 Biological Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Dundee

MSc by Research: Bacillus subtilis intraspecies interactions

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Bacillus subtilis is a Gram-positive, spore-forming bacterium that resides in intestinal tracts, soil, and on plant surfaces. B. subtilis, alongside other Bacillus species, presents a promising plant growth–promoting rhizobacteria. Read more

Supervisors: Prof N Stanley-Wall, Dr S Coulthurst

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MSc by Research: Investigation of the interplay between the cell cycle and Notch intracellular domain levels in presomitic mesoderm cells in somitogenesis

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

One of the key processes in embryo development is somitogenesis. This is the formation of segments, known as somites, that go on to develop into bone and skeletal muscle. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J K Dale

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MSc by Research: Function of presomitic mesoderm specific phosphorylation of the Notch intracellular domain in somitogenesis

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

The Notch signalling pathway is one of the key pathways required for the developing embryo. It is especially important for the process of somitogenesis, the formation of body segments that develop into e.g. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J K Dale

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MSc by Research: m6A modification of segmentation clock mRNAs and its role in somitogenesis

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

During early embryogenesis, segments (somites) are formed during a process called somitogenesis. These somites will go on to form the bones and muscles of the skeleton. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J K Dale, Dr P Murray

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MSc by Research: Degrade or die: Understanding proteasome regulation upon stress

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

The Rousseau lab is interested in decoding how protein degradation by the proteasome is regulated in cells so that accumulation of unfolded, misfolded, or damaged proteins can be cleared before they become deleterious. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Rousseau

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MSc by Research: Nutrient-dependent regulation of microglia function and immune responses

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Microglia are constantly sensing the brain environment for metabolic changes, damage and pathogenic invasion. Microglia are highly metabolically active, with activation in response to inflammatory stimulation increasing glycolytic demand. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Lloyd, Dr L Sinclair

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MSc by Research: Resolving immune cell proteomes to subcellular resolution

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Immune activation triggers dramatic proteome remodelling. Using high sensitivity mass spectrometry we have mapped immune cell proteomes, providing novel insights into immune cell phenotypes and revealing the metabolic and protein synthesis machinery and environmental sensors that shape cell fate. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Howden

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MSc by Research: Molecular Analysis of Nuclear Bodies and RNP Trafficking Pathways in the Cell Nucleus

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Many important processes within mammalian cells are compartmentalised within specific subcellular structures. In the cell nucleus, Nuclear Bodies (NBs), such as nucleoli, provide specialised compartments that are not surrounded by membranes, but still concentrate specific proteins and RNAs. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A I Lamond

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MSc by Research: Regulation of Kinetochore function by PLK1

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Accurate partition of the duplicated genome during cell division is crucial for cellular viability and organismal development. Chromosome mis-segregation is a major source of aneuploidy and it is a hallmark of cancer, while in oocytes represents the major source of miscarriages and genetic disease. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F G Pelisch

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MSc by Research: Deciphering the role(s) of Cdk1 during oocyte meiosis

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Meiosis is a specialised type of cell division that produces haploid daughter cells known as gametes that are important for sexual reproduction. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F G Pelisch

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MSc by Research: Investigation of coordination of cell divisions during early embryonic development

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Gastrulation is an essential process in early development, during which the forming ectoderm, mesoderm and endoderm take up their correct positions in the embryo. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C J Weijer

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MSc by Research: Molecular characterisation of the factors driving lung fibrosis

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive disease that results in an irreversible decline in lung function. At present IPF is normally fatal and the median survival is between 2 and 5 years after diagnosis. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Arthur, Dr H McSorley

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MSc by Research: Regulation of microglial phenotypes by adenosine and in contribution to ageing in the brain

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Microglia are the major innate immune cells in the central nervous system and are required for the response to invading pathogens, removal of damaged or… Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Arthur, Dr A Lloyd

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MSc by Research: Mapping the host response to fungal pathogens

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Fungal pathogens represent a significant clinical problem for which treatment options remain limited. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Arthur

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MSc by Research: Targeted protein degradation in plants – developing “Green PROTACs” for functional analysis of lethal genes

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Climate change is one of the biggest threats to global food production, leading to unpredictable weather patterns and geographical migration of pathogens. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Hemsley

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We have 89 Biological Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Dundee

Biological Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Dundee

We have 89 Biological Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Dundee

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