Synthetic Chemistry (therapeutic) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 13 Synthetic Chemistry (therapeutic) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Studying of cancer biology with doped magnetic nanomaterials to unravelling their thermal therapeutic potentials

University College London Department of Physics and Astronomy

Cancer has a major impact on society, this is reflected by the large number of newly diagnosed cases (375,400 annually for the years 2015-2018 in the UK, i.e. Read more

Supervisor: Prof N T K Thanh

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Developing novel targeted therapeutic approaches through induced-proximity of proteins

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Protein post-translational code is at the heart of protein function and signal transduction in cells. Enzymes catalyse the addition or removal of post-translational modifications (PTM), such as phosphorylation, methylation, acetylation, and ubiquitylation, on proteins. Read more

Supervisors: Prof G Sapkota, Prof A Ciulli

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Molecular Glues as Novel Tools for Tackling Big Challenges in Human Health

University of Leicester Department of Chemistry

Background. The need for new medicines is greater than ever because of an ageing population and the complex clinical challenges brought about by drug resistance and/or side effects. Read more

Supervisors: Dr RD Doveston, Prof S Macip

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

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Targeting glycans on the outside of cells, as new therapeutics

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

Most drugs have intracellular targets (proteins etc). This creates a barrier to how to target a cell, and then get the drug inside the cell. Read more

Supervisor: Prof m Gibson

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

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The development of new antiviral agents targeting HIV-1

Newcastle University Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School

Even before the current global COVID-19 pandemic, the threat posed to human health by viruses was extensive and although significant progress in targeting some viruses (e.g., HIV-1 and hepatitis C) has been made, challenges remain. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Ashton, Dr A Iannetti

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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An Interdisciplinary Approach to Developing of Macrocyclic Inhibitors of the MAPK Pathway

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Prof Ali Tavassoli . Project Description. We are seekign an outstanding chemistry student with an interest in chemical biology to work on a project to develop cyclic peptide inhibitors of a protein-protein interaction that is heavily implicated in the development and growth of tumours. . Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Tavassoli

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Phosphine Oxides as Rising Stars in Drug Discovery

Imperial College London Institute of Chemical Biology

Phosphine oxides represent a noticeably underrepresented chemotype in drug discovery. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Bull

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

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Nanomedicines Prepared using Polymerization Induced Self-Assembly (PISA)

Kingston University Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education

Background. Recent advances in polymer particle design have largely relied on developments in controlled/living or reversible deactivation radical polymerization (RDRP). Read more

Supervisor: Prof F Aldabbagh

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

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Anticancer Phototherapeutics Based on Transition Metal Complexes

University of Sheffield Department of Chemistry

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death around the world. Although existing chemotherapy regimens are often successful in curing many common cancers, they frequently cause serious and unwanted side-effects. Read more

Supervisor: Prof JA Thomas

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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A reactive fragment approach to dissect the zDHHC enzymes

University of Strathclyde Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry

Key Words: Synthetic Chemistry; Chemical Biology; Drug Discovery; Medicinal Chemistry; Organic Synthesis; Organic Chemistry. Read more

Supervisors: Prof N Tomkinson, Prof L Chamberlain

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Novel Click Reagents for Biomedical Applications (ref: SF22/HLS/APP/KOZHEVNIKOV)

Northumbria University Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

The most recent Nobel Prize in chemistry was awarded for the development of click and bioorthogonal chemistry. Click reactions are very quick, high-yielding, and simple to perform. Read more

Supervisor: Dr VN Kozhevnikov

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Towards the development of a novel class of broad-spectrum anti-infective drugs

University of Strathclyde Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry

Through exceptionally strong research collaborations at the interface of chemistry, biology, and medicine, we have applied innovative thinking to the field of (Minor Groove Binders) MGBs to develop a novel platform for drug discovery with the potential to treat an impressive range of diseases, including bacterial, fungal, parasitic, and viral infections. Read more

Supervisor: Dr FS Scott

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Novel strategies for the diagnosis and treatment of snakebites

University of Reading School of Pharmacy

Snakebite envenomation (SBE), a high priority neglected tropical disease affects several million people worldwide resulting in as many as 150,000 deaths and around 500,000 permanent disabilities every year. Read more

Supervisor: Prof SV Vaiyapuri

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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We have 13 Synthetic Chemistry (therapeutic) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Synthetic Chemistry (therapeutic) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 13 Synthetic Chemistry (therapeutic) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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