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About the Project

This is one of several projects available on an MRC funded 4-year multi-disciplinary PhD programme in Human Genetics, Genomics and Disease at the MRC Human Genetics Unit (HGU), part of the Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine (IGMM) at the University of Edinburgh.

Project details

NMD selectively degrades mRNAs harboring premature termination codons (PTCs) but also regulates the abundance of a large number of cellular RNAs. Most studies to date have focused on cytoplasmic NMD; however, we have recently uncovered evidence suggesting the existence of an NMD pathway dedicated to Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)-localized mRNAs. We will define the subcellular localization of NMD for those transcripts that are translated at the ER, and will identify mRNA targets and novel components of the ER-NMD pathway. We will focus on the physiological role of this novel pathway, as well as on the biological consequences of manipulating its activity.

For further information on how to apply for this project, please visit: https://www.ed.ac.uk/mrc-human-genetics-unit/graduate-research-and-training/mrc-four-year-phd-programme-human-genetics-genomic

Funding Notes

For full funding (fees and stipend) students must be UK or EU citizens who have been resident in the UK for 3 years prior to commencement.

However, EU students with quantitative or multidisciplinary skills are eligible for full funding.

Where will I study?

University of Edinburgh

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A dedicated Nonsense-mediated (NMD) pathway in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER-NMD)

University of Edinburgh College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine

This project is no longer listed on FindAPhD.com and may not be available.

About the Project

Funding Notes

Where will I study?

University of Edinburgh

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