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Microbiology (respiratory) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

We have 16 Microbiology (respiratory) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

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Modelling the respiratory microbiome in chronic lung disease and healthy ageing

University of Birmingham Institute of Microbiology and Infection
The Respiratory Microbiome Group seeks to understand the interactions between complex communities of bacteria, fungi and viruses with the human respiratory tract in both disease (acute infections and chronic lung disease) and in health or healthy ageing. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MJ Cox, Dr K Belchamber
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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The Holistic Microbiome in Health and Disease: Linking the Oral, Gut and Respiratory Microbiomes

University of Dundee School of Medicine
The human gut microbiome is recognised as a major determinant of health and disease. Studies to date, including those of the international Human Microbiome Project, have largely focused on individual body sites such as nose or mouth or faeces. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Hansen, Dr A Dicker, Dr C Mowat
 30 June 2024  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Dysfunctional antifungal potency of the respiratory mucosa in COPD

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Inhalation of Aspergillus fumigatus spores cause >3,000,000 chronic and >200,000 invasive diseases annually worldwide. Invasive aspergillosis carries a 50% mortality rate overall, but mortality rate approaches 100% if diagnosis is delayed or missed and it is >75% in certain cohorts of patients, such as COPD sufferers. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Bertuzzi, Dr J.H Herbert, Dr S Gago
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Defining the mechanistic basis of Aspergillus fumigatus and Non-tuberculous mycobacteria coinfection

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Respiratory infections caused by bacteria, fungi and viruses are a global cause of death according to the WHO. Respiratory coinfections are on the rise and in general linked with poor patient outcomes. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Gago, Dr CK Kosmidis, Prof L Tabernero
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Development of Nanomaterials for Targeting the Bacteria–Host Interface in Cystic Fibrosis Airways

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy
The attachment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) to the airway mucus in the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis (CF) represents an important step in airway colonization and the subsequent development of lung infection. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Tunney
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD 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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Immune regulation of lung repair, and long-term consequences of infection

University of Edinburgh School of Biological Sciences
This project is one of 14 four year PhD Studentships funded by Medical Research Scotland (MRS) (https://www.medicalresearchscotland.org.uk) to be delivered jointly by the named University and External Partner Organisation (EPO). Read more
 Supervisors: Prof G Perona-Wright, Dr S Jenkins
 14 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Fully funded PhD student position in structural biology of viruses

Umeå University Chemistry Department
PhD position in the structural biology of viruses. The Department of Chemistry is opening a PhD position in Chemistry with a specialization in structural biology. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Renner
 2 June 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Characterising biofilm-forming microbes in endotracheal tubes to direct a new strategy for preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia in critically ill adults

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy
Endotracheal tubes (ETTs) are employed for invasive mechanical ventilation of critically ill patients with acute respiratory failure. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L Sherrard, Dr M Wylie
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The impact of nutritional scavenging on host-pathogen interactions, antifungal efficacy and emergence of antifungal resistance

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Infections caused by Aspergillus fumigatus (Af) cause more deaths globally than any other fungal disease. Over 20 million are affected annually with four million having life threatening invasive and chronic infections with high morbidity and mortality up to 90%. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N.V.R Van Rhijn, Dr M Bromley
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Establishing the feasibility of serial optical coherence tomography-otoscopy and microbiological testing in children with suspected acute otitis media in primary care: systematic review and prospective cohort study

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School
Supervisors. Professor Alastair Hay (lead), Dr Ashley Hammond,. Rationale. Acute otitis media (AOM) is a common, painful condition of childhood, often treated inappropriately with antibiotics. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Hay, Dr AH Hammond
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Investigating the biology and utility of Giant Viruses (Jumbo-bacteriophages). (ref: SF22/HLS/APP/Smith-Nelson)

Northumbria University Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
The bacteriophage research group at Northumbria University are seeking a highly motivated and talented PhD candidates to join our team and investigate the biology and potential applications of jumbo bacteriophages. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D Smith
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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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Nanoparticle delivery of antibiotics for treatment of pulmonary infection

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a major global risk to human health by causing death, disability, longer hospitalisations, and increased healthcare costs. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr V Kett, Prof M Tunney
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Identification and characterisation of bacteriocins from environmental samples active against strains of Clostridium difficile.

University of Nottingham School of Life Sciences
Clostridiodes difficile is a cause of neonatal enteritis in livestock such as pigs, cattle and horses. Affected animals develop respiratory problems, abdominal distention and bloody diarrhoea leading to weight loss and in extreme cases mortality. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Penfold, Dr K Winzer
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