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Microbiology (infection biology) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 31 Microbiology (infection biology) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Exploring Viral Nucleic Acid Machinery via Cryo Electron Microscopy to Advance Biomedicine

University of York York Biomedical Research Institute
Viruses, these tiny but potent life forms, are all around us, infecting various organisms and directly affecting human health. Although in most cases, viral infection is not life threatening, in the minority of cases it leads to long-term disorders including cancer. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof F Antson, Dr J Gordeeva, Dr P Bardy
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Impact of Hypermutability and Restriction-Modification by Campylobacter jejuni, a foodborne pathogen, on Bacteriophage Control Measures

University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology
Campylobacter jejuni is a major foodborne pathogen responsible for thousands of cases gastroenteritis every year. The major source of infections by this bacterial pathogen is contaminated poultry products. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof C D Bayliss, Prof M Clokie
 23 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Evaluating the Prevalence and Clinical Significance of Genotypic Antibiotic Tolerance Among Important Bacterial Pathogens

University of St Andrews School of Biology
Antibiotic resistance jeopardises our ability to effectively treat bacterial infections, yet it is not the only survival strategy pathogenic bacteria use to evade killing by antibiotics. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Hobbs, Dr J pearson, Dr B Parcell
 30 April 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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The role of regulatory evolution in phage ecology

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
The regulation of genes crucially determines the fitness and function of all organisms. This is particularly relevant for bacteriophages, the viruses that infect bacteria, as they rely on a tightly scheduled program for a successful infection. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Lagator, Dr CI Igler
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Understanding the interplay of biofilm growth and AMR plasmid conjugation

University of Birmingham Institute of Microbiology and Infection
Research interests/description of main research theme. Background. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major crisis for human medicine. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Buckner, Prof W Van Schaik
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Employing molecular virology to investigate hepatitis E virus replication

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences
This project is available to self funded candidates only. The Herod lab has a broad interest in virus replication, with a particular interest in studying single-stranded positive-sense RNA viruses important for human and animal health. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M.R. Herod, Prof M Harris
 Open Day(s)  Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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MSc by Research: Effect of Intermicrobial interactions on swarming in pathogenic Pseudomonas aeruginosa

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences
The ability of bacteria to spread within the organs and tissues of their host underlies their ability to establish successful infection. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Singh
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Molecular mechanisms and evolution of apicomplexan parasite/host interaction

University of Cambridge Department of Biochemistry
Apicomplexan parasites include disease agents responsible for malaria, toxoplasmosis, and other major diseases of humans and livestock. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Ross Waller
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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(MRC DTP CASE) Determination of the role of viruses in the microbiome of biofilms formed in the ear of patients with otitis media

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Otitis media (OM) is a very common infection of the middle ear characterised by redness, swelling and build-up of fluid behind the eardrum. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof P Vallely, Prof P Klapper, Prof S Lovell, Mrs JN Nichani
 13 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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(MRC DTP CASE) The emerging fungal order Mucorales: species-specific pathogenic strategies and new diagnostics

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Mucormycoses are emerging lethal fungal infections, with striking mortality rates of 50-90% depending on the clinical presentation, infection site and underlying host immune status. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Bertuzzi, Dr N.V.R Van Rhijn
 13 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Defining the protective effects of a commensal bacterial strain in skin barrier function and protection from disease

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Maintaining a healthy skin barrier is vital for our health. In response to skin wounding, we have a well-orchestrated immune response that heals the breach. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Cruickshank, Prof A McBain, Dr R Unwin
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Optimizing phage-antibiotic-synergies to kill bacterial pathogens

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Phage therapy, the use of viruses that only infect bacterial cells and kill them, is a promising potential solution to the antimicrobial resistance crisis that is threatening modern medicine1. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Brockhurst, Dr CI Igler
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Modelling the ecology and evolution of microbial communities

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
From the human gut to deep-sea sediments, microbial communities – or microbiomes – colonize virtually every habitat on earth. These microbiomes are central to ecosystem functioning and to host health, and therefore it is essential that we understand how and why they change over time. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Coyte, Dr C Knight
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Biomedicines from the hidden animal world: The microbiome and immune system of micro-metazoans and the potential for antimicrobial discovery

University of Plymouth Faculty of Health
Applications are invited for a three-year PhD studentship. The studentship will start on 1 October 2024. Project Description. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Banton
 22 April 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD studentship – Investigating the molecular mechanisms behind iron and siderophore uptake in pathogenic bacteria

Newcastle University Biosciences Institute
Award summary. 100% of home tuition fees paid and an annual stipend (living expenses) of £18,622. Overview. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr KJ Josts
 16 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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