Bioinformatics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 185 Bioinformatics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Medical Imaging for Human Brain and Heart using Photonics and AI

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

This project aims to develop an optical system, combining an eye-safe laser with high-speed cameras (such as CMOS and SPAD cameras), to capture human heart sounds and monitor brain activity. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Li

31 October 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Hot spots and pressure points: Developing AI to identify normal and pathological periprosthetic osteoblastic activity for total knee arthroplasty on SPECT/CT

University of Exeter Medical School

Project description. Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT-CT) imaging combines functional and anatomical data, enhancing diagnostics but remains underutilized and provides non-specific diagnosis. Read more

Supervisors: Prof K Knapp, Dr J Chen

17 September 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Understanding predisposition to pulmonary fibrosis and its relationship with genetics, telomere length and sex hormones

University of Exeter Medical School

Project description. Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a condition which causes scarring in the lungs, leading to breathlessness, cough, fatigue and early death, with worse survival rates than many cancers. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C J Scotton, Dr G Hawkes, Dr A Murray, Dr A Duckworth

17 September 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Using genetics, transcriptomics, and 1.5 million individuals from population-based biobanks to better understand the biology of sleep and links to mental health

University of Exeter Medical School

Project description. Sleep has been linked to mental health outcomes, and other diseases including dementia, diabetes and heart disease. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Wood, Dr R B Bamford, Dr M Weedon, Prof J Mill

17 September 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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VariantCurator: A “spell-checker” for genomic variant data that will improve diagnostic rates by improving the accuracy of genetic data in clinical literature and increasing the findability of data in historic literature

The University of Manchester Department of Computer Science

Rare diseases affect <1-in-2,000 people, but ~8,000 rare genetic diseases impact ~10% of births globally. These arise from variations in patients’ DNA sequences. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Batista-Navarro, Dr PF Freeman

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

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Translating Deep Learning protein bioinformatics methods to accelerate structural determination by X-ray crystallography

University of Liverpool Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology

Even after the AlphaFold 2 (AF2) revolution, experimental structural biology contributes enormously to advances across all areas of biology. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D J Rigden

14 August 2025 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Using machine learning to predict cell-type specific effects of genetic variants which influence genome regulation

Imperial College London Department of Brain Sciences

UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) Centre at Imperial. PhD Studentship in Machine Learning for Genomics. Imperial College London. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Skene

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

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Mechanistic analysis of neurodevelopmental disorders caused by mutations in the gene RAC1

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

RAC1 is a signalling protein that regulates many cellular processes and is essential during embryonic development. We recently discovered a novel genetic disease called RAC1-related neurodevelopmental disorder (RAC1-NDD) that results from mutations in the RAC1 gene. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Millard, Dr S Banka, Dr S Woolner

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

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Identification and spatial brain mapping of novel candidate metabolic rate genes

Nottingham Trent University School of Science & Technology

Our modern lifestyle of low physical activity and readily available calorie-dense foods has contributed to the rapid escalation of obesity and its associated diseases. Read more

Supervisors: Prof N Morton, Dr RD Dumbell

13 September 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Liquid biopsy biomarkers for early detection of paediatric brain tumours

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Over the past four decades, significant advancements have been made in the treatment of childhood cancer, leading to a substantial increase in cure and survival rates. Read more

Supervisors: Prof P Hamerlik, Dr M P Peiris Pages , Prof JP Kilday, Dr I Kamaly-Asl

11 October 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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NIHR Newcastle Biomedical Research Centre and Haleon PhD Studentship: Investigation into the links between periodontal disease and inflammatory bowel disease

Newcastle University Translational and Clinical Research Institute

Award summary . 100% of home tuition fees paid and stipend at UKRI rate, currently £19,237 per year. Successful international candidates will be required to fund the difference between home and international fees. . Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Nile

30 September 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Unveiling the relationships between the alveolar bone mechanical and structural properties in health and periodontal disease

University of Sheffield School of Clinical Dentistry

Project details. Periodontitis presents a significant challenge in dentistry, often leading to tooth loss due to irreversible damage to the supportive soft and hard tissues surrounding teeth. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C M Neves, Dr E Dall'Ara

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

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Recreating the Head and Neck Cancer Microenvironment

University of Sheffield School of Clinical Dentistry

Project details. Head and Neck cancer (HNC) is a significant cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide, ranking as the 6th most common cause of cancer incidence and mortality in the world. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S A Khurram, Prof D Lambert

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

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Automated Detection and Analysis of Cancers using Artificial Intelligence

University of Sheffield School of Clinical Dentistry

Project details. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been shown to be important in obtaining ‘big data’ from whole slide images (WSI) and offers unique opportunities for automated detection of different types of cells as well as their digital footprint which can aid cancer treatment. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S A Khurram

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

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Efficacy of novel antimicrobial treatments on oral pathogens

University of Sheffield School of Clinical Dentistry

Project details. Bacterial oral infections can cause a variety of problems including dental caries, abscesses, gingivitis and periodontal disease. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Green

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

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We have 185 Bioinformatics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Bioinformatics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 185 Bioinformatics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

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