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We have 31 Parasitology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Parasitology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 31 Parasitology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
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Using Cryptosporidium genomics for investigating outbreaks and disease transmission
In this exciting project the PhD student will identify outbreaks of cryptosporidiosis, with a supervisory team that includes clinical scientists from Public Health Wales and academics specialising in genomic and bioinformatics technologies. Read more
Novel environmental biomarkers for liver fluke control
Fasciola hepatica infection leads to human and animal fasciolosis causing substantial clinical and subclinical symptoms. We have used eDNA to map fluke infection risk areas detecting DNA from F. Read more
EASTBIO: Targeting epigenetics for antimalarial development
Epigenetic regulation is an important means of controlling gene expression in eukaryotes. Read more
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Communal spiders’ trophic interactions and pest control potential
Applications are invited for a fully-funded three year PhD to commence in October 2023. The PhD will be based in the Faculty of Science and Health, and will be supervised by. Read more
An ecological approach to zoonotic parasite invasion into the UK through pet movement and climate change
Pet travel and imports bring risks of zoonotic parasite introductions. Changes in pet travel rules, commercial activity and rehoming from overseas have broadened possible sources and routes of infection, while the likelihood of exotic parasite establishment increases as climate warms. Read more
Environmental distribution, aquacultural consequences and development of nature-based water treatment technologies for mass pharmaceutical interventions during global pandemics
Currently over 756 million confirmed cases of SARS-CoV-2 infections have caused over 6.7 million deaths. Preparedness for future global pandemics must consider the wider environmental consequences following such catastrophic events. Read more
Within-host drivers of zoonotic disease dynamics
Project overview. Individuals are host to a diverse set of organisms, including parasite communities of helminths, protozoa, bacteria, and viruses, but how each component interacts is unclear. Read more
Linking buffalo behaviour and movement ecology with risks of zoonotic disease transfer between contiguous domestic animals and human populations
Protected areas and wildlife reserves in developing countries maintain biodiversity and can also provide economic help for local communities. Read more
Zoonotic Pathogen Growth Rate – A Marker for Environmental Mapping of Disease Virulence and Therapy Resistance
The Challenge. Fasciola hepatica is a zoonotic pathogen that causes fasciolosis in animals and humans. Control is precarious and in the absence of an effective vaccine reliant on a small portfolio of flukicides to which resistance is growing. Read more
Developing heartworm diagnostics towards improved understanding of infection risk and disease preparedness
Heartworm (HW) is a zoonotic, mosquito-borne infection of dogs. Caused by the nematode Dirofilaria immitis, HW causes congestive heart failure in dogs, and pulmonary/subcutaneous dirofilariasis in humans. Read more
Diagnostics, surveillance and environmental drivers of TB in Borneo
Tuberculosis (TB) is the second leading cause of death from infectious disease after COVID-19. In 2021, 10.6M fell ill and 1.6M died from TB. Read more
Trans-national zoonoses. The interacting role of environmental and socio-political processes on zoonotic pathogen futures.
The UK and Italy are two similarly sized European nations, yet their climates, land types and socio-political systems differ substantially. Read more
Ancient Zoo: Parasite diversity and zoonotic events in ancient Britain
Background. Emerging infectious diseases (diseases that have newly appeared in a population1; EIDs) are one of the greatest threats to human health and global stability 2–4. Read more
Surveillance, detection, and environmental drivers of avian influenza-like viruses in African birds
Avian influenza is highly contagious, and if it spills over into human populations, could cause future influenza pandemics. When poultry are infected, the animals should be housed under strict biosecurity measures to prevent direct or indirect contact with wild birds. Read more
Nanobody technology: feeding target authentication and mitigation strategies in crop protection.
Research Group:
Neurosciences
A 4-year BBSRC/UKRI and industry funded PhD focussed on the genetic and wider experimental tractability of the free-living C.elegans to develop nanobody technology to mitigate damaging agricultural effects of plant parasitic nematodes. Read more