cell migration PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

We have 13 cell migration PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

Microfluidic models of 3D cell migration and metastasis in soft tissue sarcoma

Imperial College London Department of Bioengineering

Project Overview. We invite applications for a fully funded PhD studentship position supported by SarcomaUK and their donors. Read more

Supervisors: Prof DRO Overby, Dr P Huang, Dr S Au, Prof RJ Jones

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Evaluating the role of immune microenvironment on cancer progression using spatial and imaging approaches

King’s College London School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Talented and motivated students, passionate about doing research and advancing cancer research, are invited to apply for this PhD position. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Sailem

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

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Simulation of tissue regeneration processes by lattice Boltzmann method

The University of Manchester Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

Summary. Wound healing is a fundamental biological process essential for the maintenance of tissue integrity and overall health. However, the mechanisms underlying wound healing remain complex and multifaceted. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A De Rosis, Dr A Harish, Dr W Wang

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

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Identifying Mechanisms of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Resistance in Breast/Cervical Cancer (with emphasis on FGFR)

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

FGF signalling is implicated in cancer (e.g., breast and cervical cancer) susceptibility and progression, suggesting that this powerful developmental pathway is co-opted by cancer cells. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Chioni

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

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Molecular characterization of Sam68-driven cytoskeletal reorganization

University of Leicester Molecular and Cell Biology

The cytoskeleton is a complex network of various fibres (microtubules, actin, …) that is essential for cells to maintain their shape and internal organization and for their migration. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Dominguez, Prof A Fry

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

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Biological significance, predictive value and targeting of cell surface antigens in colorectal cancer

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

Despite major advances in its early detection, preventive measures and therapeutic options, colorectal cancer remains one of the most commonly diagnosed cancer and a leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S. K Khelwatty

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

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Health and education outcomes of children with Sickle Cell Disease in England

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust GOSH BRC Applied Child Health Informatics Theme (Non-Clinical) PhD Studentships

SCD is a serious, life-long condition that can cause anaemia, increased infection risk, and pain.1 Around 300 babies are born with SCD annually in the UK. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Knowles, Prof P Hardelid

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Vascularising human mini-brains in a dish

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust BRC Translational Research (Non-Clinical) PhD Studentships

Blood vessels play a pivotal role in brain development and function. They promote tissue growth and survival by supplying nutrients and oxygen to surrounding tissues, signals to progenitor populations, as well as guiding neuronal migration. Read more

Supervisors: Dr PA Alexandre, Prof D Long

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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(MRC DTP CASE) Multiomic evaluation of differential drug response in metastatic breast cancers

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Breast cancers are the most common cancers in women. Estrogen Receptor (ER) plays a major role in breast cancer growth. To stop the cancer from growing further, clinically successful ER-targeting therapies like Fulvestrant, etc were developed. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Nagarajan, Dr HH Harrison, Prof R Clarke, Dr I Iqbal

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

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Understanding the role of pigmentation in retinal and vision development

University of Leicester School of Psychology and Vision Sciences

Establishing structure-function correlations in vision development . The aim of this project is to develop methods to study the relationship between pigmentation and vision development in humans and zebrafish. . Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Thomas, Dr W Norton, Dr J McDearmid

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

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A role for cortical niche environment in interneuron maturation and diversification

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Medicine

Hodge Centre for Translational Neuroscience. “Towards innovative treatments for mental illness”. Cardiff University Neuroscience and Mental Health Innovation Institute. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Li

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

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SLS 3: Investigating the anti-inflammatory effects of artemisinin compounds on macrophages under systemic inflammatory conditions

University of Westminster School of Life Sciences

Artemisinin compounds are safe and effective antimalarials. Recent evidence in our lab has shown these compounds also exert a potent anti-inflammatory effect by inhibiting neutrophil migration and the release of cytokines, chemokines and neutrophil extracellular traps. Read more

Supervisors: Dr HM Morad, Dr CM Moore, Dr IL Locke

17 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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CDT-QTE: Vibrational properties and strain in perovskite semiconductors

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr Silvia Motti. Project description. This project is part of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Technology Engineering at the University of Southampton. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Motti

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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We have 13 cell migration PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

cell migration PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

We have 13 cell migration PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

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