Biochemistry (death) PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 30 Biochemistry (death) PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Structural-guided PROTAC targeting of BMX to modulate apoptotic sensitivity in disease

University of Leicester Molecular and Cell Biology

What determines at the molecular level whether a cell lives or dies? Regulation of the cellular life–death switch is essential in healthy cells for normal foetal development and for the clearance of damaged cells. Read more

Supervisors: Dr JF Fox, Dr JH Hodgkinson

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

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Probing Death Decisions from Morphogen Gradient Fields

University of Liverpool Department of Molecular and Clinical Cancer Medicine

Morphogen gradient scaling is one of the hottest fields in developmental biology at the moment. Scaling is fundamental, explaining how the machinery that controls pattern formation in development (the morphogens) can adapt, so that organs of different sizes show morphological structures which are proportioned. Read more

Supervisor: Dr MM Merino

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

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Structural and functional analysis of the protein complexes which regulate cell fate decisions to identify novel cancer therapies

University of Leicester Molecular and Cell Biology

Whether a cell dies or not has profound consequences on health and disease. In healthy tissue, cells that acquire high levels of genetic damage are safely removed via a process of programmed cell death. Read more

Supervisor: Dr JF Fox

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

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SLS 3: Investigating the anti-inflammatory effects of artemisinin compounds on macrophages under systemic inflammatory conditions

University of Westminster School of Life Sciences

Artemisinin compounds are safe and effective antimalarials. Recent evidence in our lab has shown these compounds also exert a potent anti-inflammatory effect by inhibiting neutrophil migration and the release of cytokines, chemokines and neutrophil extracellular traps. Read more

Supervisors: Dr HM Morad, Dr CM Moore, Dr IL Locke

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

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(MRC DTP CASE) Understanding how tumour associated macrophages control the tumour immune landscape in NF2-Schwannomatosis

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Type 2 Neurofibromatosis (NF2), now referred to as NF2-Schwannomatosis (or NF2-SWN), is a rare autosomal dominant tumour pre-disposition syndrome characterised by growth of typically benign tumours throughout the nervous system. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Brough, Dr K Couper

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

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Developing multifunctional biomaterials: an anti-infective and pro-endothelialisation polymer graft

University of Strathclyde Pure and Applied Chemistry

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

Supervisor: Dr K.H.A Lau

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

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Alpha-synuclein amyloid in Parkinson's disease: using Nanoinjection as a tool to study alpha-synuclein amyloid toxicity inside neurons

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

Intraneuronal inclusions known as Lewy bodies are a hallmark of Parkinson’s disease. Amyloid fibrils formed by the misfolding of alpha-synuclein are the principal component of Lewy Bodies. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E W Hewitt, Prof S E Radford, Dr P Actis

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

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A miRNA taming floral homeotic genes

Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology International Max Planck Research School

Background. The floral structure significantly influences the interaction of angiosperms with their environment, not least because it defines the set of species by which plants are pollinated. Read more

Supervisors: Prof G Theißen, Dr L Gramzow, Prof J Gershenzon

18 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Therapeutic resolution of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) by natural products

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a devastating cardiovascular disorder which, if left untreated, leads to heart failure and death. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Nasim, Prof C Wright

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

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Nanoparticle synthesis and application in magnetic field hyperthermia for cancer therapy

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Chemistry and Biosciences

Magnetic field hyperthermia (MFH) is currently undergoing clinical trials for use in humans. The research to date has shown the effectiveness of the approach in cells and animal models and the initial results from human trials are promising. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Drake, Dr S Shnyder

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

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Investigation of the extracellular matrix as a regulator of Parkinson’s progression

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Chemistry and Biosciences

Parkinson’s is the 2nd most common neurodegenerative disease, affecting around 1 in 20 people aged over 65. In the UK, the number of affected people is set to rise by 50% over the next 50 years due to ageing populations. Read more

Supervisor: Dr SM Dickens

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

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Development of a personalized therapy for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a devastating cardiovascular disorder which, if left untreated, leads to heart failure and death. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Nasim

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

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Laser-based fabrication of medical diagnostic devices in paper

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

The focus of our group’s research is the development of user-friendly sensors or devices for affordable and rapid clinical diagnostic testing at the point-of-care (POC) of a patient, i.e., at their hospital bedside or in a care/nursing home, or in ambulance or at home. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Sones

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

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Structural investigation of oncogenic splicing factors

University of Leicester Molecular and Cell Biology

More than 90% of human genes can and do express multiple proteins. This is achieved by a process called alternative RNA splicing, which is an essential step in gene expression in mammals. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Dominguez, Prof I Eperon, Prof A Hudson

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

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Cancer: Characterization of EGFR signaling activated by the endothelium in the process of breast cancer metastasis to the brain

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

The Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) is important in normal physiology regulating epithelial development and homeostasis. In cancer, deregulation resulting from mutation, amplification or transcriptional upregulation promotes tumorigenesis. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Mavria, Dr S Bell

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We have 30 Biochemistry (death) PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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