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Genetics (metabolic) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 16 Genetics (metabolic) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Metabolic modulation of microglial homeostasis and immune response

Kingston University Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education
Microglia are a specialised immune cell found in the central nervous system. They are responsible for maintaining brain homeostasis and play an important role in the early onset and development of neuroinflammatory disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Stolinski
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For the love of spice - plant secondary metabolites and recruitment of bacterial metabolic networks

Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology International Max Planck Research School
Background. Recruitment of bacteria to plant organs like leaves is important for plant development, health and survival. Understanding these processes is likely to be important for developing tools for more sustainable agriculture. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Agler, Prof S.E.O. O'Connor
 18 April 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Identifying metabolic drivers of cancer development

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School
Rationale. Growing evidence suggests that cell extrinsic factors are key in modulating tumor progression. Metabolites are small molecules that act as sources of fuel and building blocks essential for cells and tissues when present at normal levels. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E Vincent, Dr CB Bull, Prof N Timpson
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Investigating the metabolic link between leukaemia and heart failure (RUSHWORTHS_U24BIGC)

University of East Anglia Norwich Medical School
Primary supervisor - Dr Stuart Rushworth. Secondary supervisor - Dr James Smith. Rushworth Lab. This 4-year PhD project funded by the Big C cancer charity represents an exciting opportunity to develop and conduct research at the forefront of cancer research. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Rushworth
 7 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Leveraging novel automated diagnostic pathways with augmented precision medicine approaches for the early detection and risk stratification of liver disease

University of Dundee School of Medicine
Liver disease represents one of the fastest-growing causes of morbidity and mortality in the world. The principle aetiological variants are contained within the new nomenclature of steatotic liver disease (SLD). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Brennan, Prof J F Dillon, Dr M Al-Khairalla
 30 June 2024  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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The Role of Nutrition and Exercise in Physical and Cognitive Function (such as sarcopenia and frailty), utilizing clinical, metabolomic, proteomic, and gut microbiota data

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences
Physical frailty is a result of hallmarks of aging, where gut microbiome (GM) dysbiosis and dietary pattern play a significant role. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Isanejad
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Using genetics to understand the complex relationships between type 2 diabetes and depression in diverse global settings Ref: 5096

University of Exeter GW4
Supervisors. Dr Jess Tyrrell, University of Exeter. Prof Inês Barroso, University of Exeter. Dr Renu Bala, University of Exeter. Location. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Tyrrell
 20 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Exploring the interplay between ageing, gut microbiome, and neurodegenerative diseases

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. Neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease represent major health risks in ageing societies. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Kevei
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Experimentally unravelling the evolution of an intracellular symbiosis

Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology International Max Planck Research School
Background. Many insects engage in beneficial interactions with intracellular bacteria that provide nutritional supplementation to their host. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof MK Kaltenpoth, Dr T Engl
 18 April 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Host effectors in symbiosis maintenance

Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology International Max Planck Research School
Background. Nutritional symbioses are widespread in insects, allowing them to exploit otherwise inaccessible ecological niches. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Engl, Dr R Kirsch, Prof MK Kaltenpoth
 18 April 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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MSc by Research: Genetic interactions and novel genes that regulate lignin biosynthesis and straw quality in barley

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences
Lignin is a major component of plant cell walls, and has a significant influence on the digestibility and uses of plant biomass. The lignin biosynthesis pathway has been one of the most intensively studied. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Halpin
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Hungry tissues: Understanding how energy metabolism fuels morphogenesis

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
A vital aspect of multi-cellular life is morphogenesis, the process where the shape and size of an animal emerges from its constituent cells. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J.R.D Davis, Dr T Millard, Dr S Woolner, Prof E Amaya
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The use of life course epidemiology to support the experimental characterisation of genetic variation

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School
Project Background. There has been a rapid expansion in the generation of genetic sequence data over the last decade. Understanding the potential relevance of genetic mutations to human health remains challenging. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof N Timpson, Dr L Corbin, Dr BL Lam
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Skeletal Muscle Organoid Models for Genetic Mitochondrial Disease (ref: SF22/HLS/APP/Johnson)

Northumbria University Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
Genetic mitochondrial diseases are both clinically and genetically heterogeneous. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Johnson
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Saving the planet through carbon recycling: engineering bacterial capture of gasified waste for bioplastics production

University of Nottingham School of Life Sciences
Wider context. Climate change caused by the release of greenhouse gases from fossil fuels and through change of land use threatens life on our planet. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Winzer, Prof N Minton
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