Cell Biology PhD Research Projects for UK Students

Targeting dormant cancer cells in myeloma

University of Sheffield School of Medicine and Population Health

Multiple myeloma is the second most common blood cancer and remains essentially incurable. Chemotherapy is effective at reducing tumour and extends survival, but it never fully eradicates disease, so patients face inevitable relapse. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Green, Prof S El-Khamisy

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

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Exploring the roles of a novel prion-like protein in stress resistance and ageing (TAYLOR_U24DTP2)

University of East Anglia School of Biological Sciences

Primary Supervisor: Dr. Rebecca Taylor . Secondary Supervisor: Prof. Tom Wileman (QIB) . Ageing is associated with increased rates of disease, including neurodegenerative conditions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Taylor

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

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The role of the extracellular matrix in cardiomyocyte developmental (SMITH_U24DTP1)

University of East Anglia Norwich Medical School

Primary Supervisor: Dr James Smith . Secondary Supervisor: Dr Iain Macaulay (EI) . Cardiomyocytes are the muscle cells of the heart, responsible for the production of contraction forces. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Smith

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

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Building the vertebrate spine: the neck to thorax transition (MUNSTERBERG_U24DTP1)

University of East Anglia School of Biological Sciences

Primary Supervisor: Professor Andrea Münsterberg . Secondary Supervisor: Dr Wilfried Haerty (EI) . Read more

Supervisor: Prof A E Munsterberg

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

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New tools for old foes: developing a new class of antimicrobial metallodrugs (LORD_U24DTP)

University of East Anglia School of Chemistry

Primary Supervisor: Dr Rianne Lord . Secondary Supervisor: Professor Mark Webber (QIB) . Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Lord

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

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Ticking clocks, thriving crops: Developing climate-resilient crops through circadian biology. (DODD_J24DTP)

John Innes Centre Graduate Programme

Climate change poses a significant threat to our food supply, but you can be part of the solution! In this groundbreaking research project, we're investigating how plants adapt to changing seasons and temperatures, with a focus on ensuring robust crop production despite environmental challenges. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Dodd

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

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Signalling mechanism enhancing root nodule symbiosis (CHARPENTIER_J24DTP)

John Innes Centre Graduate Programme

Nitrogen (N) acquisition is fundamental for plant growth. However, N is poorly available in soils, leading to extensive and costly chemical fertiliser applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Charpentier

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

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Development of new molecular therapies to treat motor neuron disease (MND)

Macquarie University Centre for MND Research

The battle against Motor Neuron Disease (MND) is entering an exciting phase with the development of gene therapies aimed at reducing pathogenic proteins. Read more

Supervisors: Assoc Prof AL Lee, Assoc Prof MM Morsch

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

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Applied optogenetics to study the influence of neuronal activity on neurodegeneration

Macquarie University Centre for MND Research

Neurodegenerative diseases represent a significant and growing challenge to global health, affecting millions worldwide. Despite extensive research efforts, the underlying mechanisms of neurodegeneration are not fully understood, and there is a critical lack of effective treatments. Read more

Supervisors: Assoc Prof MM Morsch, Prof RC Chung

30 September 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Deciphering the effect of antibody-dependent cell phagocytosis and cytotoxicity (ADCC/ADCP) in the regulation of cross-presentation and antigen spreading in liver cancer.

University of Oxford Nuffield Department of Medicine

Primary liver cancers (hepatocellular carcinoma [HCC] and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma) are the fourth leading cause of malignancy-related mortality worldwide. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Galvez-Cancino, Prof I Melero Bermejo

6 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Immune regulation of lung repair, and long-term consequences of infection

University of Edinburgh School of Biological Sciences

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

Supervisors: Prof G Perona-Wright, Dr S Jenkins

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

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Leveraging Functional Genomics to Understand Mitonuclear Combinations in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (Ref: FFS24/HLS/APP/WINTER)

Northumbria University Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

Mitochondria are small structures present in every cell of our body, which convert the food we eat into an energy source that cells can use. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Winter, Prof M Lako, Dr G Hilgen

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

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Animal free alternatives to the study of nutrition in pregnancy

University of York Hull York Medical School

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Supervisor: Dr R Sturmey

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

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Dissecting behaviourally relevant feedback microcircuits in the brain

Queen Mary University of London Blizard Institute

Interactions between distinct neural circuits in the brain help in sensory-guided perceptual decisions. We have recently reported that task/context-switching behaviour is dependent upon specific populations of neurons in the frontal cortex which encode and convey rule-related information (Banerjee et al. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A.B Banerjee

10 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Importance of RARγ for malignant potential of AML blasts

Medical University of Vienna Institute for Pathophysiologie and Allergy

The Doctoral Candidate (DC) will determine the roles of retinoic acid receptors (RAR) α and γ in the development of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). Read more

Supervisor: Prof E Marcinkowska

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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We have 163 Cell Biology PhD Research Projects for UK Students

Cell Biology PhD Research Projects for UK Students

We have 163 Cell Biology PhD Research Projects for UK Students

Targeting dormant cancer cells in myeloma

Exploring the roles of a novel prion-like protein in stress resistance and ageing (TAYLOR_U24DTP2)

The role of the extracellular matrix in cardiomyocyte developmental (SMITH_U24DTP1)

Building the vertebrate spine: the neck to thorax transition (MUNSTERBERG_U24DTP1)

New tools for old foes: developing a new class of antimicrobial metallodrugs (LORD_U24DTP)

Ticking clocks, thriving crops: Developing climate-resilient crops through circadian biology. (DODD_J24DTP)

Signalling mechanism enhancing root nodule symbiosis (CHARPENTIER_J24DTP)

Development of new molecular therapies to treat motor neuron disease (MND)

Applied optogenetics to study the influence of neuronal activity on neurodegeneration

Deciphering the effect of antibody-dependent cell phagocytosis and cytotoxicity (ADCC/ADCP) in the regulation of cross-presentation and antigen spreading in liver cancer.

Immune regulation of lung repair, and long-term consequences of infection

Leveraging Functional Genomics to Understand Mitonuclear Combinations in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (Ref: FFS24/HLS/APP/WINTER)

Animal free alternatives to the study of nutrition in pregnancy

Dissecting behaviourally relevant feedback microcircuits in the brain

Importance of RARγ for malignant potential of AML blasts

We have 163 Cell Biology PhD Research Projects for UK Students

Cell Biology PhD Research Projects for UK Students

We have 163 Cell Biology PhD Research Projects for UK Students

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