Immunology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

We have 157 Immunology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

Determining the biocompatibility of, novel, nano-silica coated surfaces on oral and gastrointestinal immune barriers

University of Liverpool Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics

The interaction of nanoparticles with cells, particularly those that are immune-competent, may affect their biocompatibility, particularly when applied in long-term situations. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Liptrott, Prof R Williams

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Retrotransposons in immunity

UNSW Sydney School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences

Only about 1-2% of our genome is made up of protein coding genes, the rest is non-coding and at least half of that is made up of repetitive DNA sequences known as transposable elements (TEs). Read more

Supervisor: Prof C King

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Predicting the Evolution of Influenza and SARS-CoV-2 Viruses

University of Cambridge Department of Zoology

Our research focus is to design and develop analytical, computational, and mathematical methods to understand the fundamental processes that govern the evolution of influenza and SARS-CoV-2 viruses. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Smith, Prof H Baylis

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Regulation of gingival mast cells activity by valproic acid-potential to repurpose for treatment of periodontitis?

Queen Mary University of London Institute of Dentistry

Background. Periodontitis or chronic inflammation of the tooth-supporting tissues caused by a dysbiotic biofilm is the main cause of tooth loss in the adult population. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Flores-Borja

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PhD student position in the “Gut-Brain Axis” research field (m/f/d)

University Hospital of Munich Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research

The Hospital of the University of Munich, Germany, is one of the largest and most competitive university hospitals in Germany and Europe. Read more

Supervisor: Dr CB Benakis

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Lateral Flow Test Development for Small Molecules

University of Liverpool Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics

Applications are invited for a self-funded PhD. The successful applicant is expected to start in September 2022, although this date is negotiable. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Maher

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Metals and host-pathogen interactions: the role of metal handling systems in the human gastrointestinal pathogen Campylobacter jejuni

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Campylobacter jejuni is a globally important food-borne pathogen causing an estimated 400-500 million cases of acute human gastroenteritis each year. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Cavet, Dr D Linton

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Identify novel approaches to combat multi drug resistant pathogens

University of Otago Microbiology & Immunology

Our research is focused on recalcitrant ESKAPE (Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, andEnterobacter species) pathogens; especially hard-to-treat clinical isolates involved in multidrug resistance, biofilm infections and persistence. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Pletzer

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Host Pathogen Interaction: Investigating the function of Natural Killer Cells in Bacterial Infection

Cardiff Metropolitan University Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences

Natural Killer (NK) cells are immune cells that are critical for controlling intracellular pathogens, including viruses and intracellular bacteria (e.g. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Aicheler, Dr M Beeton, Dr J Blaxland, Dr S Maddocks

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Developing 3D models to understand how interactions between bacterial biofilm and the host environment impact antimicrobial efficacy in a chronic infected wound

Cardiff Metropolitan University Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences

2.8 million people in the UK have a chronic wound which persist for months or years, causing pain, isolation, odour, and decreased mobility; patients with chronic wounds regularly report a deterioration in quality of life. Polymicrobial biofilms are present in greater than 70% of chronic wounds, making effective treatment incredibly challenging. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Maddocks, Dr M Beeton, Dr R Aicheler, Prof L Robins

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Advancing our understanding of mycoplasma and ureaplasma infections among humans and animals

Cardiff Metropolitan University Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences

The Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma Group based at Cardiff Metropolitan University is seeking motivated and enthusiastic students to undertake research projects on various aspects of Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma spp infection. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Beeton, Dr R Aicheler, Dr J Blaxland, Dr S Maddocks

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Determining how immune responses are regulated in the lung and gut by the local environment

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

The immune system must respond quickly to infection but must also be tightly regulated so it ignores harmless substances and our own tissues. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Travis, Prof R K Grencis, Prof D Thornton

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Haematology: Oncogenic reprogramming of immune cells; novel mechanism for drug resistance in leukaemia

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

Under pathogenic challenges, cells of the haematopoietic system become epigenetically reprogrammed and establish immune memory. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Laslo

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Structural Biology of Host-Parasite Interactions

Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry Prague Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

PhD Position in Structural Parasitology. A position for a talented and self-motivated PhD student is open in the structural biology group at IOCB Prague lead by Dr. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Zoll

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Circadian mechanisms in psoriasis: therapeutic opportunities

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Hallmark features of psoriasis symptoms vary through time, suggesting an important role for circadian circuits in driving disease expression, and offering the potential of chronotherapy. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Young, Dr I Iqbal, Prof D Ray

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We have 157 Immunology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

Immunology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

We have 157 Immunology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

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