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Biotechnology PhD Projects, Programs & Scholarships in Reading
We have 31 Biotechnology PhD Projects, Programs & Scholarships in Reading
We have 31 Biotechnology PhD Projects, Programs & Scholarships in Reading
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Project at Aberystwyth University: Rethinking Cultured Meat (CM) Growth Medium: Can Grassland Plant-Derived Supplements Sustainably Support CM Production?
Project Description. We are at the beginning of a fifth era of agriculture. One at the convergence of data, precision agriculture and biotechnology. Read more
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Project at Queen's University Belfast: Multi-Functional Fibres as Biobased Food Binders, Selectively Modified Using Green Technologies and Enzymes
Project description. Introduction. Consumers’ drive and regulators pressure for more sustainable foods has transformed the food industry. Read more
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Project at Aberystwyth University: Transgene free gene editing in plants via nanoparticles.
Project description. CRISPR/CAS9 gene editing, and several closely related technologies, have emerged in the last decade as an extremely powerful tool in the life sciences, allowing precise and targeted editing of plant and animal genomes. Read more
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Project at University of Surrey: BIO-ESPRESSO: Bio-Electrochemical System for Product REcovery from Spent Substrate cOffee waste
This project aims at the conversion of waste coffee, an abundant sub-product of the coffee industry, into value-added compounds through the application of bioelectrochemical systems called microbial fuel cells (MFCs). Read more
Prebiotics and synbiotics for human health - converting biomass into functional food ingredients
Prof. Rastall is interested in research in the area of prebiotic oligosaccharides, synbiotic combinations with probiotics and the impact of structure on the gut fermentation of carbohydrates. Read more
Developing a virus-like particle (VLP) Polio vaccine
Poliovirus is a non-enveloped RNA virus, spread via the faecal-oral route, that causes the disease Poliomyelitis (Polio). In most cases poliovirus infection causes mild symptoms but in a small proportion (. Read more
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Project at Brunel University: Improving livestock resilience by understanding the role of the microbiome in viral infection progression and antibiotic resistance
Project description. Pigs represent over 35% of agriculturally produced protein for consumption globally. Two major microbial threats to the UK porcine agri-sector are porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) and Classical Swine Fever Virus (CSFV). Read more
Protein engineering enzymes for Industry
We are interested in key features of the protein sequence - structure - function relationship, and how this information can be translated to health. Read more
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Project at University of Reading: Development of a novel platform for targeting animal parasites
Project description. We are seeking a doctoral researcher to carry out PhD research on the development of new anthelminthics to increase the quality of animal welfare n the UK, combining molecular biological, parasitological and bioinformatics techniques. Read more
Project at Aberystwyth University: Engineering myxobacterial super-predators to fight crop disease
Project description. Background. Plant pathogenic microbes (phytopathogens) cause huge economic losses and threaten food security globally. Read more
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Project at Queen's University Belfast: Food for Feed: Valorisation of agro industry by- products in animal feed
Project Description. Problem. There is a global recognition of the imperative need to address environmental impacts of contemporary agricultural systems and enhance food/ feed security. Read more
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Project at Queen's University Belfast: Multi-omics approach to predict economically important health and production traits in sheep
Project description. Sheep production plays an important role in the UK agri-food sector employing around 35,000 people on farm with a further 120,000 allied jobs. Read more
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Project at Queen's University Belfast: Animal Behaviour informatics -the automated detection of health and welfare problems in pigs through changes in their behaviour.
Project description. This studentship aims to apply the novel approach of Behavioural Informatics to quantify automatically the behaviour of pigs during health and welfare compromises. Read more
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Project at Cranfield University: Development of effective rapid detection techniques to assess Fusarium spp. and T-2 and HT-2 mycotoxin level throughout the UK oats food chain
Project description. Oats consumption is in constant increase due to its many benefits including being a rich source of fibre, essential amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins and its health benefits including reduction of coronary heart diseases. Read more
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Project at University of Reading: WheyBetter: A fundamental approach to redesigning whey protein isolates to step change their oral performance, leading to protein fortified products that will enable muscle mass maintenance over lifecourse
Project description. Protein intake in older adults is essential to maintain muscle mass and avoid muscle wasting, known as sarcopenia. Read more
