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Biological Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Reading

We have 81 Biological Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Reading

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Oscillations in biological systems

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences
Living systems are complex and are based on the basic building blocks of genes, proteins, chemical reactions, and physical forces. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Vasudevan, Dr Y Hayashi, Dr Z Wang
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Investigating the mechanisms of antibacterial action of silver and copper ions and nanoparticles, and the emerging threat of metal-ion resistance

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. The emergence of bacterial strains with resistance to multiple classes of antibiotics has led to renewed interest in the antimicrobial properties of metals including silver. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Mulley
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Investigating bacteria-bacteriophage diversity to develop phage libraries for treatment of bacterial infections

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. The World Health Organisation (WHO) predicts antimicrobial resistant (AMR) infections will be the leading cause of death globally by 2050. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Mulley
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Systems level analysis of platelet signalling

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences
We are interested in how intracellular signal transduction networks bring about complex biological behaviours in cells. We do this by combining computational biology with wet laboratory experimentation. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M J Fry, Prof J M Gibbins
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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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Toxic effects of breast cancer treatment on the heart: using artificial intelligence to predict the potential for heart failure

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview.  . Breast cancer is the most common cancer worldwide with ~15% of cases caused by a single gene, HER2. These women are treated with an antibody therapy (e.g. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Clerk, Prof W Holderbaum, Prof S Nasuto
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How do hormones regulate memory?

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences
Deficiencies of thyroid hormone are common throughout the globe. Adult-onset hypothyroidism is prevalent in around 8-10% of the population and is associated with reproductive disorders, anxiety, depression and impairment of memory. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Vasudevan, Prof P G Knight
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Examining the mechanisms that cause cardiovascular disease by studying the heart or adipose tissue

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences
Heart failure has a serious impact on our society and once diagnosed has a poor survival rate. In the United Kingdom, there are about 1.5 million people living with the after-effects of a heart attack. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Boateng
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The regulation of platelet function - towards new strategies to prevent thrombosis

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. Platelets perform a pivotal role in the regulation of haemostasis, a physiological response to injury that prevents excessive bleeding. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof J M Gibbins
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How do prenatal steroids elevate autism likelihood?

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences
The causes of autism remain unknown. Some literature has showed a link between higher levels of steroid hormones such as testosterone in the womb and autism in children, particularly males. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Vasudevan, Prof C Williams, Prof B Chakrabarti
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Accelerating molecular phylogenetic inference using high performance computing.

University of Reading Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Project Overview. Molecular phylogenetic inference, constructing evolutionary histories from molecular data, is an activity universal to all biological disciplines. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Meade
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Plant-insect interactions in a changing world

University of Reading Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Project Overview: . Insects associated with plants comprise one of the most diverse groups of species on earth. Their impact on the ecology and evolution of their host plants is widely recognised, as is their contribution to multiple important ecosystem services. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Gripenberg
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Ecology and behaviour of urban wildlife

University of Reading Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
The construction and development of urban areas is a relatively recent phenomenon. Urbanisation does, however, impose a range of advantages and disadvantages for biological organisms and which can bring them into conflict with humans. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P J Baker
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Understanding the cardiotoxic effects of anti-cancer therapies; a multidisciplinary approach

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences
There are >18 million new cancer patients worldwide every year, of which >2 million are women with breast cancer. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof P R Dash, Prof W Holderbaum, Prof S Nasuto, Prof N Derakhshan
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Protein engineering enzymes for Industry

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. We are interested in key features of the protein sequence - structure - function relationship, and how this information can be translated to health. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof K A Watson
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Using CRISPR in iPS cells to modify platelet function

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. Platelets are the small cells in the blood whose job it is to prevent bleeding. Under normal conditions, when they encounter a damaged blood vessel they become activated and form a thrombus. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C.E. Hughes
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Bowel cancer caused by bacteria

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences
The gut microbiome has a profound effect on health and disease of humans and colorectal cancer (CRC) is one such disease influenced by microorganisms. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S R Clarke, Prof P R Dash
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Low density lipoprotein oxidation and atherosclerosis

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project overview. The research in Professor David Leake’s group is concerned with atherosclerosis, the underlying cause of coronary heart disease and thrombotic strokes. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D S Leake
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Platelets in health, ageing and disease: new diagnostics and treatments

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences
Platelets are small blood cells that play a vital role in the chronic and acute progression of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), and also have roles in immunity, inflammation, cancer metastasis, Alzheimer's disease and a range of infections, such as dengue, HIV-1, malaria, and COVID-19. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr CI Jones
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Multi-organ signalling and diseases. How maintaining skeletal muscle mass impacts the development of liver diseases

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences
Skeletal muscle has a number of roles in the human body beyond locomotion. It has a vital role in controlling the metabolic activity the organism. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof K Patel
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Significance of acari as location and time makers of buried corpses and mass graves

University of Reading School of Biological Sciences
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 Supervisor: Dr M A Perotti
 21 June 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Assessment of phototherapy with model organism Saccharomyces cerevisiae

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Engineering
Project Overview.  . Saccharomyces cerevisiae is extensively used as model organism and is well understood from a sequencing perspective so up-regulation or down-regulation of gene expression is tractable. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Hadjiloucas, Dr E Delivopoulos
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Interactions between introduced tree species and native mycorrhizal fungi in the UK

University of Reading Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Mycorrhizal symbioses are one of the most extensive and important biotic interactions in terrestrial ecosystems, typically providing plants with improved access to nutrients in exchange for carbohydrates produced via photosynthesis. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr BJ Pickles
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Trace evidence: Locard’s exchange principle using invertebrates

University of Reading Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
In most criminal or forensic investigations, much of the work focuses on the collection and assessment of biological traces of human origin. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M A Perotti
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Evolutionary Perspectives on Medicinal Plant Use

University of Reading Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Project Overview. This project uses phylogenetic comparative methods to characterise medicinal plant use. You will use published data to identify the ethnobotanical uses of selected species, and the extent to which they are characterised in terms of phytochemistry and pharmacology. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof J A Hawkins
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Exploring the interplay between ageing, gut microbiome, and neurodegenerative diseases

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. Neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease represent major health risks in ageing societies. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Kevei
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Unravelling the Intricacies of Stress Hormone Regulation

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. The proopiomelanocortin (POMC) pathway is a crucial signaling cascade involved in regulating various physiological processes, including our response to stress, metabolism, immune function, and pigmentation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A B Bicknell
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Investigating Neuropeptide Signalling From Synthesis to Survival

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences
Neuropeptides, comprising of short amino acid chains, are potent bioactive molecules with extensive neuromodulatory functions and are predominantly expressed within the central nervous system. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A B Bicknell, Dr E Kevei
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What is the relevance of hormones made in the brain?

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences
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 Supervisors: Dr N Vasudevan, Prof P G Knight
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Platelet-cell interactions: Platelets beyond thrombosis and haemostasis

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences
Platelets play a key role in the prevention of bleeding following blood vessel damage. In addition to this important role, platelets also impact the… Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Pollitt
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