Genetics (metabolism) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

We have 25 Genetics (metabolism) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

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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Engineering more water-use efficient crops: functional genomics of CO2 fixation during Crassulacean acid metabolism

University of Liverpool Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology

The world is getting hotter and drier due to climate change, and the human population is growing rapidly. Furthermore, it has been predicted that we will need to increase crop yields by 50 - 70 % by 2050 in order to feed the predicted 9 - 10 billion people. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Hartwell, Dr P Walley

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Sustainable bio-hydrogen production via engineered microbial metabolism (4-year fully funded PhD studentship with Dstl)

University of Edinburgh School of Biological Sciences

Research Group: Institute of Quantitative Biology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology

Background and the project. In 2022, carbon emissions from the chemical industry peaked at 935 M ton, making this industry the third largest sector by emissions and responsible for 2.5% of total greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Wallace

22 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition 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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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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Cardiovascular and Neuromuscular Functions around the Clock: Harnessing Protective Endogenous Mechanisms towards Smarter Design of Novel Therapies and Interventions

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

Optimal tissue and organ is essential for long-term health and quality of life. One such important regulator within the body is related to circadian rhythms, which control ~24h cycles in many physiological processes such as sleep/wake cycles, physical activity/rest cycles, drug metabolism and hormones. Read more

Supervisor: Dr VPV Pekovic-Vaughan

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The Importance of Muscle Stem Cells: Implications for Muscle Repair in Inflammation and Trauma

University of Nottingham School of Medicine

Skeletal muscle possesses a remarkable capacity for adaptation and repair, processes essential in the maintenance of skeletal muscle health. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Joanisse, Prof P Greenhaff, Dr JM Mallinson, Dr C Deane

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Cancer: Investigation of accentuated mitochondrial ROS and NLRP3 inflammasome activation in cystic fibrosis and colorectal carcinoma.

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is associated with an accentuated inflammatory response to bacterial lipopolysaccharides (LPS), increased resting energy expenditure and a higher than expected prevalence of gastrointestinal and other malignancies. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Peckham, Prof D Jayne, Dr S Savic, Miss LR Caley

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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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PhD studentship - Defining the mechanisms underpinning HIF-1 and HIF-2 dependent transcriptional specificity in hypoxia.

Newcastle University Biosciences Institute

Award summary. 100% of home tuition fees paid and annual living expenses of £18,622. Overview. The cellular response to low oxygen levels (hypoxia), is crucial for cell survival and identity. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Ortmann

14 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Unravelling the role of P4HB in skeletal development: towards treatment of heritable bone fragility

University of Sheffield School of Medicine and Population Health

Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) affects 1 in 15-20,000 live births and results in a childhood with frequent fractures, reduced mobility and joint problems. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Balasubramanian

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Precision Therapy for NBAS-related disorder

University of Sheffield School of Medicine and Population Health

It is very well recognised that rare diseases offer the potential to uncover new information about mechanisms underlying a range of phenotypes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Balasubramanian

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Mining data from National genomics Research Library to enable new gene discovery

University of Sheffield School of Medicine and Population Health

Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) is a new genomic testing technology and process which became available through the NHS in April 2022. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Balasubramanian

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Diabetes and Breast Cancer from the perspective of oestrogen receptor expression

Sheffield Hallam University Biomolecular Sciences Research Centre

The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SA Ahmed, Dr NP Peake, Dr DK Kelly

10 May 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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