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We have 41 virulence PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
virulence PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
We have 41 virulence PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
Molecular mechanisms underpinning A. baumannii virulence
. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major public health threat. Acinetobacter baumannii, is the leading cause of nosocomial infections worldwide, where its high resistance to antibiotic treatments and ability to cause lethal infections, has led to its categorisation as a “critical priority” pathogen by the WHO1. Read more
The potential role of microplastics in antimicrobial resistance and virulence phenotypes of human-associated microbes
Research Group:
Biomedical Sciences
Microplastics (MPs) are universal pollutants affecting all forms of life on the planet. Humans consume up to 100,000 MP particles each year which continuously accumulate in different organs of the body. Read more
Regulation of virulence and biofilm formation by quorum sensing and the "stress alarmone" ppGpp in gram-negative pathogenic bacteria.
We are investigating the complex interplay between cell-cell signalling (quorum sensing), microbial lifestyle (i.e., free-living planktonic cultures vs sessile biofilm communities), growth phase and virulence in gram-negative bacteria. Read more
MSc by Research: Understanding temperature-dependent virulence regulation in bacterial pathogens
Bacterial pathogens respond rapidly to environmental change, in ways that can influence their growth, virulence, antimicrobial resistance and, therefore, infection outcomes. Read more
The Evolution of Pathogen-Host Interactions in Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Blackisle and the Harbour Porpoise (Phocoena phocoena)
Funding. This PhD project is part of a competition funded by SRUC. This opportunity is open to UK and International students and provides funding to cover tuition fees at the UK rate, plus a stipend to support living costs. Read more
MSc by Research: Molecular mechanisms underlying aphid effector virulence activity
Pests and diseases are a major threat to food security with losses ranging between 20-40%. Aphids are one of the most devastating insect pests, globally. Read more
(BBSRC NWD) Understanding how commensal bacteria modulate the virulence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
The microbes that live on and in the human body do not do so alone. Bacteria which cause infections – pathogenic bacteria – infect as part of diverse, polymicrobial communities. Read more
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EASTBIO: The contribution of environmental sensing by Pseudomonas aeruginosa to antimicrobial resistance and infection outcomes
Bacterial pathogens possess remarkable phenotypic plasticity, enabling them to survive in a range of hostile environments. Read more
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Unravelling host pathogen interactions by pulse dipolar electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy under near native conditions
In the dogma of modern structural biology, structure determines biomolecular function with implications for dysfunction and disease. Read more
Investigating the role of bacterial surface proteins in Streptococcus uberis bovine mastitis
The impact of antimicrobial resistance is growing, affecting the treatment of human and veterinary infections throughout the world. Read more
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EASTBIO-Peptide-based precision anti-infectives for prophylaxis and treatment of foodborne listeriosis
Research Group:
Centre for Inflammation Research
Listeriosis is a life-threatening food-borne infection caused by the facultative intracellular pathogen Listeria monocytogenes. Clinical manifestations are severe and include meningoencephalitis, bacteremia, stillbirth and neonatal sepsis. Read more
Hydrogen Integration in Multi-Energy Systems
The genome of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of tuberculosis in humans, encodes a number of genes dedicated to lipid biosynthesis and transport. Read more
Understanding microbial metabolism to cure infections?
Bacteria can populate our bodies and utilise nutrients within our tissues. The available nutrients differ by location, over time and in response to disease. Read more
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EastBio: Dissecting the host-pathogen interactions of Burkholderia using modular three-dimensional models of the human lung
Research Group:
Institute of Immunology & Infection Research
Bacterial pathogens have evolved a diverse range of strategies to infect, survive, and replicate within a host. Read more
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EASTBIO: Applying artificial intelligence to vaccine development to tackle a climate change-driven parasitic disease of farmed fish.
This fully funded, 4-year PhD project is part of a competition funded by the BBSRC EASTBIO Doctoral Training Partnership. Myxozoan parasites are unusual metazoan parasites causing severe disease in farmed fish species. Read more