Immunology (recombinant) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 3 Immunology (recombinant) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Modulation of host immune response by secreted proteins from parasitic worms

University of York York Biomedical Research Institute

Background. To establish chronic infection, parasitic worms manipulate their mammalian hosts’ immune system. This immune modulation is often mediated by excreted or secreted parasite glycoproteins (ES proteins). Read more

Supervisors: Dr CR Crosnier, Dr J Hewitson, Dr A Kay

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Manipulation of neuroimmune responses and behaviour by infectious agents

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

This project is available exclusively to self-funded students who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2023/24. The project focuses on how infectious agents modify the individuals that they infect and how neuroimmune responses to infection moderate behaviour changes in warm-blooded animals and humans. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Mcconkey, Dr S Clapcote

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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