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Cancer Biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK
We have 227 Cancer Biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK
We have 227 Cancer Biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK
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Determining tumour state using DNA methylation
This project is a collaboration between three research groups. Prof Skirmantas Kriaucionis research group aims to elucidate the molecular function of DNA modifications in normal cells, leading to the understanding of how defective pathways contribute to the neoplasia. Read more
Molecular mechanisms of action and basis of resistance to hypomethylating agents in cancer
The student will be supervised by two supervisors. Prof Skirmantas Kriaucionis research group aims to elucidate the molecular function of DNA modifications in normal cells, leading to the understanding of how defective pathways contribute to the neoplasia. Read more
Single Molecule-based Detection of Mutations in Non-clonal cells
This project is a collaboration between two research groups. Prof Skirmantas Kriaucionis research group aims to elucidate the molecular function of DNA modifications in normal cells, leading to the understanding of how defective pathways contribute to the neoplasia. Read more
Why cell position matters in cancer: role of epigenetic factors
Although cancers are highly mutated, it is factors above and beyond those mutations that allow a tumor to form. These factors include epigenetic gene programs embedded within the cell of origin (Baggiolini, et al, Science 2021). Read more
In situ analysis of the T-cell receptor repertoire in colorectal cancer
As cancer cells divide their DNA accumulates new mutations, some of which will lead to the generation of neoantigens – mutant peptides that can be recognised by immune cells as non-self. Specific (neo)antigen recognition is mediated by T cell receptors (TCRs), which are encoded by a hypervariable sequence that is unique to a TCR clone. Read more
Viral regulation of host cell DNA damage response pathways
Human adenoviruses are small non-enveloped viruses and possess a linear, double-stranded DNA genome. Adenovirus has long been used as a tool to dissect the molecular basis of key biological processes such as growth, differentiation and death. Read more
PhD Studentship (3 years) In Vivo Diagnosis of Paediatric Brain Tumours using Multi-Modal Clinical MRI and Machine Learning
Applications are invited for a three-year Postgraduate studentship, supported by Help Harry Help Others (HHHO) and the College of Health and Life Sciences, to be undertaken within the Artificial Intelligence in Paediatric Neuroimaging (AIPNI) Research Group at Aston University. Read more
Transcription factor complexes in Acute Myeloid Leukaemia
Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) is a group of blood cancers, resulting from uncontrolled cellular proliferation of cells belonging to the myeloid lineage. Read more
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Investigating novel molecular regulators of the brown adipocyte programme
Brown adipose tissue is an enigmatic tissue that plays an important role in energy metabolism. The increasing prevalence of obesity-related disorders has led to a growing need for therapeutic strategies to reverse diet-induced weight gain. Read more
Synthetic transition metal catalysts for the treatment of cancer
Working the interfaces of chemical catalysis, analytical chemistry, cellular biology, pharmacology and medicine, this project provides unique interdisciplinary training in the skills required for the development of a pre-clinical metal-based therapy. Read more
Using novel ferronucleosides to study and regulate DNA replication in cells
Background. Replication of nucleic acid polymers like DNA is an essential process for all known forms of life. Furthermore, dysregulation and errors in DNA-replication are strongly linked with human diseases including cancer, as well as the process of cellular ageing. Read more
Regulation of apoptosis-induced compensatory cell proliferation and its implications for cancer and tissue regeneration
In multi-cellular organisms, coordinated cell death (e.g. apoptosis) and cell replacement is critical for tissue recovery in response to stress or damage. Read more
Harnessing the bio-mechanical features of circulating tumour cells for their isolation in microfluidic devices
Cancer Research UK’s statistics suggest that individuals have over 40% likelihood of suffering from cancer during their life. Read more
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Treating Cancer with CAR-T Therapy and Single Cell Transcriptomics
Oxford Brookes University. Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. Department of Biological and Medical Sciences, with Coding Bio Ltd. Read more
mRNA epigenetics: Charaterization of a novel layer of gene regulation for essential brain functions
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BBSRC MIBTP
For over 40 years we know about modified nucleotides in mRNA, but the functions for these essential modifications are largely elusive. Read more