Molecular Biology (diet) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 12 Molecular Biology (diet) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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

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

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Investigation of myocardial ischemic adaptation in the presence of comorbidity factors on in vitro cell culture models

Semmelweis University Budapest Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy

Metabolic derangements, such as obesity or diabetes, are major risk factors of cardiovascular diseases. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Görbe

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Novel glycoprotease discovery and characterisation for enhanced detergent performance

Newcastle University BiSCoP CTP

In this exciting joint academia-industry project the student will exploit metagenomes and the huge untapped capacity of the human gut microbiota to breakdown glycoconjugates to discover novel protease enzymes that can potentially increase the performance and environmental sustainability of leading P&G automatic dishwashing brands. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Lowe, Dr D Bolam, Dr AL Morales Garcia, Mrs K Bell-Rusiewicz

2 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Dietary adaptation of Bifidobacterium in the weaning infant gut (WARRENF_Q24DTP)

Quadram Institute Bioscience Graduate Programme

The infant gut is a complex, constantly adapting ecosystem which shows distinct shifts as a consequence of introducing solid foods, which can have lifelong health impacts. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Warren

9 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Investigating the role of thymosin beta 10 in feline chronic kidney disease

Royal Veterinary College Central

Chronic kidney disease is an extremely common but heterogeneous condition in cats that adversely affects their health and welfare and is the most frequent cause of death in cats over five years of age. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Vasilopoulou, Prof J Elliott, Dr R Jepson

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

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Exploring the Ubiquitin-Proteasome system’s Impact on Ageing and Disease: The Interplay of Genetics, Lifestyle, and Environment

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Unravelling the molecular and cellular mechanisms driving ageing to improve human health across the lifespan is a central aim of biomedical research. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Kevei

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD 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

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

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MSc by Research: The Generation Gap – understanding tissue communication during grain development

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Cereal grain provides more calories than any other source to our diet, making grain production vital to food security. We study grain development in barley, a globally important cereal, and a powerful genetic model system. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S McKim

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

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Molecular mechanisms underlying the anti-atherogenic actions of natural products

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Biosciences

Atherosclerosis, the underlying cause of myocardial infarction, stroke and peripheral vascular disease, is responsible for most deaths in the western world with mortality increasing at a marked rate in developing. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Ramji, Dr T Hughes

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

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Identifying causal pathways to disease using DNA methylation predicted blood traits.

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Project Background. Blood cell types have been implicated in pathogenesis of chronic diseases. Genome wide association studies have identified thousands of variants associated with blood trait variation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Min, Dr E Hannon, Prof J MIll

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

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Adaptation to environmental change in animals: ecology, evolution and genomics.

University of Nottingham School of Life Sciences

How are animals able to live in different environments, with different temperatures, energetic demands, diet, predators, parasites or pH? Thanks to advances in gene sequencing technology, we are in a remarkable period of discovery about the genomic basis of adaptation and how this depends on the intricacies of ecology and environment. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A MacColl

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

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Understanding the role of rodent niche in dissemination of pathogens and antimicrobial resistance

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Rats and mice are one of the most prolific and widespread wildlife species. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Gweon, Dr S MacIntyre, Dr C V Prescott, Dr A Buckle

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

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We have 12 Molecular Biology (diet) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Molecular Biology (diet) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 12 Molecular Biology (diet) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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