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microbiome PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
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Assessing the role of colostrum microbiome properties and early life nutrition management in the acquisition of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in dairy stock
This project aims to study the relationship between colostrum microbiome properties, early life nutrition management and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) development in pre-weaned calves. Read more
The TB microbiome – understanding the impact of the bacterial and fungal community on Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection and patient outcomes
Project highlights. Next generation sequencing will be used to explore the relationship between respiratory microbial communities (bacterial and fungal) and patient outcomes. Read more
Profiling of the gastrointestinal microbiome using a swab-MS approach
The project will focus on the phenotyping of oral and colorectal microbiome using swab-DESI or swab-LDI approaches. Read more
Towards engineering the plant microbiome: A molecular dissection of plant-bacteria-fungi interactions
Unsustainable farming practices, such as excessive fertiliser application, have caused environmental damage and led to a food system reliant on fossil fuel intensive processes. Read more
Exploring the role of the microbiome, gut barrier dysfunction, host genetics, and metabolic interactions in the development of colorectal cancer
Background. Accumulating research suggests that a disturbance in the gut microbiome can influence development of colorectal neoplasia from early lesions to tumours (1). Read more
Gut microbiome-derived metabolites and their protective effect on metabolic health and immunity SSEHS/LH
This project aims to assess the impact of gut bacteria-mediated metabolites as postbiotic supplements to improve metabolic function and systemic immunity. Read more
Investigating the role of the microbiome in infection and health outcomes following renal transplantation
Many infections and disease states are closely linked to associated microbiomes, either of the patient themselves or the surrounding clinical environment. Read more
Evolution Education Trust PhD project - The microbiome of a microbe: evolutionary and ecological genetics of slime mould-bacteria associations
The University of Bath is inviting applications for this funded PhD opportunity based at the. Milner Centre for Evolution. , a unique, cross-faculty research centre bridging biology, health and education. Read more
Impact of microbiome metabolism on drug-induced toxicity
Applications are invited for a 4 year PhD studentship, commencing October 2023, funded by the MRC Integrative Toxicology Training Partnership (ITTP). Read more
Investigating the clinical and molecular significance of the microbiome in breast cancer
Breast Cancer (BC) is the most common cancer in the UK, accounting for 15% of new cancer cases. There is a significant unmet clinical need to understand why some cancers do not respond to treatment and what drives metastasis. Read more
Exploring the relationship between gut microbes, phages, metabolites and cardiometabolic health using computational methods
Metabolomics and the gut microbiome are intricately involved in the risk of metabolic diseases. Read more
PhD student (m/f/d) in defining preterm infant gut microbiome signatures
We are looking for a creative and motivated PhD candidate to join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary research team investigating the early life gut microbiota. Read more
Comparative effects of alcohol and GABA mimetics on the brain-gut-microbiota (BGM) function
Applications are invited for a fully-funded four-year PhD to commence in October 2023. . The studentship is jointly funded by the. Read more
Bacteriotherapy to treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (BERAZA_Q23MMBC)
Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the UK. Over 60% of UK adults are either obese or overweight, and one in three has liver steatosis, an accumulation of fat in the liver considered to be an early stage of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Read more
PhD student (m/f/d) in Nutrition, Microbiology and Immunology
This position is advertised within the CRC 1371 and is located at the Technical University of Munich (Prof. Haller, Chair of Nutrition and Immunology;. Read more