Molecular Biology (virulence) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 15 Molecular Biology (virulence) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

4-year PhD Studentship: Combatting bacterial zoonoses through multi-disciplinary studies of virulence factors

University of Bristol Bristol Veterinary School

Vector-borne diseases, including bacterial zoonoses, pose a significant threat to human and animal health and to livestock industries, particularly in low and middle-income countries. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Cogan

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

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CRISPR/Cas9 probing of virulence factors in dermatophytes

University of Bath Department of Life Sciences

One of the most widespread fungal infections affecting 20-25% of the global population is dermatophytosis. This is caused by fungi that infect the skin, nails, and hair, leading to common conditions such as athlete’s foot or ringworm. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Bolhuis

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

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Comparison of Streptococcus spp. antimicrobial resistance and virulence for sepsis isolates from LMIC and UK

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Medicine

This is a Self-Funded/Sponsored PhD opportunity. FUNDING REQUIRED. Full UK/EU or International Tuition Fees. UK Living Expenses. Bench Fees. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Spiller

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Enhancing Insight into Variations in Virulence Among Avian influenza Viruses Infecting Poultry

The Pirbright Institute Pirbright Laboratory, Surrey, Outer London

This studentship is open to science graduates with, or who anticipate obtaining, at least a 2:1 or equivalent in a relevant biological subject in their undergraduate degree, or a Masters degree - subject to university regulations. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Iqbal, Prof J Daly

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

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Regulation of virulence and biofilm formation by quorum sensing and the "stress alarmone" ppGpp in gram-negative pathogenic bacteria.

University of Cambridge Department of Biochemistry

We are investigating the complex interplay between cell-cell signalling (quorum sensing), microbial lifestyle (i.e., free-living planktonic cultures vs sessile biofilm communities), growth phase and virulence in gram-negative bacteria. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Welch

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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FULLY FUNDED PROEJCT - High-resolution molecular approaches to tracing Cryptosporidium transmission and virulence in cattle

University of Glasgow College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences

'TO APPLY, PLEASE CLICK INSTITUTION WEBSITE'. Summary of project. Cryptosporidium parvum is one of the most important zoonotic parasites globally. Read more

Supervisors: Dr EH Hotchkiss, Dr JC Cotton

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

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MSc by Research: Understanding temperature-dependent virulence regulation in bacterial pathogens

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Bacterial pathogens respond rapidly to environmental change, in ways that can influence their growth, virulence, antimicrobial resistance and, therefore, infection outcomes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Neill

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

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MSc by Research: Molecular mechanisms underlying aphid effector virulence activity

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Pests and diseases are a major threat to food security with losses ranging between 20-40%. Aphids are one of the most devastating insect pests, globally. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Bos

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

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Chance or Necessity: Elucidating host adaptation in atypical Salmonella

University of Strathclyde Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences

Food security is a key sustainable development goal for the United Nations (UN) and it is estimated that more than two billion people did not have access to safe, nutritious and/or sufficient food in 2019. Read more

Supervisor: Dr HM Marshall

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

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Delivery and misdelivery of outer membrane proteins to the BAM complex using cryoEM

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

The BAM complex folds membrane proteins into the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria, proteins whose functions are essential for bacterial viability, pathogenicity and virulence. Read more

Supervisors: Prof N A Ranson, Prof S E Radford

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

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Design and Folding of beta barrel membrane proteins

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

The cell walls of Gram negative bacteria are packed with b-barrel outer membrane proteins (OMPs) whose function are essential for bacterial growth and virulence. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S E Radford, Prof D B Brockwell

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

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Epigenetic profiling of cereal fungal invaders. (SAUNDERS_J24DTP1)

John Innes Centre Graduate Programme

Wheat blast and rusts are fungal diseases that severely damage cereal production worldwide. During infection, these fungi secrete proteins into wheat plants to reprogramme host plant circuitry, supporting their own growth and development. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Saunders

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

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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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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

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

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Unravelling the mysteries of morphological heterogeneity in bacteria

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

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Supervisors: Dr S Gweon, Dr S MacIntyre

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

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We have 15 Molecular Biology (virulence) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Molecular Biology (virulence) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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