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We have 19 next generation sequencing PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Haematology: Oncogenic mechanisms causing malignant transformation of B cells and plasma cells

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

Cancers of B cells and plasma cells, lymphomas and multiple myeloma, can be very aggressive, and often the cancer rapidly reoccurs after standard therapy. Read more

Supervisor: Prof U Klein

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

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How GABA neurones in the DVC control glucose metabolism

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

The Dorsal Vagal Complex (DVC) of the brain is an important regulator of glucose metabolism and food intake. The Nucleus of the Solitary Tract (NTS) in the DVC senses insulin and triggers a neuronal relay to decrease hepatic glucose production (HPG) in rodents. Read more

Supervisors: Dr B.M. Filippi, Dr J. Johnston

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Fully funded PhD position on using genomics to inform climate smart resilience breeding in the marine finfish snapper (tāmure/Chrysophrys auratus)

New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research Limited Seafood Genomics

Project description. Climate change is increasingly impacting food production systems and industry needs to better prepare for future climate challenges. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Wellenreuther, Dr A Santure

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

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Developing synthetic microbial communities for the control of pea downy mildew

University of Worcester Research School

Demand for food production is increasing due to growing global population, reduced land availability for agriculture, concern over the effects of the environment on agriculture, and decreasing yield reliability because of climate change. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Tor

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MSc by Research: m6A modification of segmentation clock mRNAs and its role in somitogenesis

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

During early embryogenesis, segments (somites) are formed during a process called somitogenesis. These somites will go on to form the bones and muscles of the skeleton. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J K Dale, Dr P Murray

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Cell biology and evolution of cancer metastasis

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

We are interested in the spread of cancer, a process called metastasis. Metastasis is responsible for the majority of cancer deaths and there are currently no effective treatments to stop this process. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P R Dash

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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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Understanding the soil microbiome under controlled light conditions

University of Greenwich Faculty of Engineering and Science

Our research group is working within a consortium that is testing semi-transparent solar installations on crop growth-houses, to enhance biological and financial resilience in protected farming. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C.V.S. Supamaniam, Dr E Thompson

24 June 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Discovery of cancer antigens that are epigenetically-regulated as biomarkers and vaccine candidates

Queen Mary University of London Blizard Institute

We are seeking a graduate who is passionate about contributing to cancer research and who has a background in immunology or epigenetics and a degree at least at the upper second-class honours level. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H.R Rowe, Prof G.K Kassiotis

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

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Diabetes and Breast Cancer from the perspective of oestrogen receptor expression

Sheffield Hallam University Biomolecular Sciences Research Centre

The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SA Ahmed, Dr NP Peake, Dr DK Kelly

10 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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The use of gaseous and aqueous ozone in the prevention and remediation of biofilms within food manufacturing environments

Cardiff Metropolitan University Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences

Biofilms can be classified as an assembly of surface associated microbial cells that are enclosed in an extracellular polymeric substance matrix. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Blaxland

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Saving the planet through carbon recycling: engineering bacterial capture of gasified waste for bioplastics production

University of Nottingham School of Life Sciences

Wider context. Climate change caused by the release of greenhouse gases from fossil fuels and through change of land use threatens life on our planet. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Winzer, Prof N Minton

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Bioinformatics analyses of microbial communities and their genetic contents to understand the transmission dynamics and selection of antimicrobial resistance

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

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Supervisors: Dr S Gweon, Dr S MacIntyre

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Bioinformatics studies of protein structures, functions and their interactions

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

The computational study of protein structures, functions and their interactions is fundamental to our understanding of disease. Read more

Supervisor: Prof L J McGuffin

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Intestinal Microbiome Modulation using Next Generation Probiotics

University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences

We are seeking talented, motivated students with a passion for research in microbiology, gastrointestinal health and probiotic delivery led by Dr Richard Horniblow (Associate Professor in Gastrointestinal Biomedical Science) at the College of Medical and Dental Sciences and the University of Birmingham (https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/clinical-sciences/horniblow-richard.aspx). Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Horniblow, Dr T Iqbal

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We have 19 next generation sequencing PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

next generation sequencing PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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