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Microbiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 205 Microbiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

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Genomic and Proteomics-Based Characterisation of Microalgal Cell Factories

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering
Microalgae have generated increasing interest as microbial cell factories to produce proteins, pigments, therapeutics, and nutraceuticals. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Pandhal, Prof MJ Dickman
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Glycosylation in Microalgal Host Cells

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering
Microalgae have generated increasing interest as microbial cell factories to produce therapeutics proteins. This is because they can grow on very cheap media and their GRAS (generally regarded as safe) status means they are a fantastic option for the production of therapeutics that can be administered orally. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Pandhal, Dr C Evans
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Pathogen Transport in River Systems

Coventry University Centre for Agroecology, Water and Resilience
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 Supervisor: Dr MR Rubinato
 30 April 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Plastic Pollution as an Anthropogenic Threat to Human Health: The Impact of Nano- and Microplastics Accumulation on Skeletal Muscle Function

Coventry University Centre for Physical Activity Sport and Exercise Sciences
This PhD aims to examine the impact of nano- and microplastic accumulation on skeletal muscle (SkM) function and will provide important insight into the threat of plastic pollution to human health. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J T Tallis
 27 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Data-driven optimal prediction of bacteria growth

The University of Manchester Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering
This project is devoted to an AI-based prediction of bacteria growth and its control by antibiotics. In synthetic biology, an improved understanding of bacterial regulatory circuits is required to develop complex biological systems with functionalities beyond existing in nature [1, 2]. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof R Breitling
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Therapeutic resolution of coronavirus (COVID-19) diseases by natural products

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences
  Research Group: Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
Coronavirus now labelled as Covid-19 has become a global pandemic affecting around 200 countries. Currently neither any cure nor any vaccine for Covid-19 has been established. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Nasim
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Microbiology of Hip Arthroplasty Cements

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences
  Research Group: Centre for Skin Sciences
Replacement hip and knee arthroplasties are common surgeries, with 31,000 hip and 90,000 knee replacements performed in England in 2020-21. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Scimone, Dr T Swift
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Exploring Viral Nucleic Acid Machinery via Cryo Electron Microscopy to Advance Biomedicine

University of York York Biomedical Research Institute
Viruses, these tiny but potent life forms, are all around us, infecting various organisms and directly affecting human health. Although in most cases, viral infection is not life threatening, in the minority of cases it leads to long-term disorders including cancer. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof F Antson, Dr J Gordeeva, Dr P Bardy
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Engineering Virus-Like Particles for Next-Generation Vaccine Manufacturing

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering
Virus-like particles (VLPs) are structures typically composed of viral structural proteins that self-assemble into virus-like structures. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Tee, Prof TS Wong, Dr C Evans
 30 April 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Host-microbiome interactions in human skin – implications for wound healing in type 2 diabetes

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment
Information on this PhD research area can be found further down this page under the details about the Widening Participation Scholarship given immediately below. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Latimer, Dr S Withers
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Engineered nanomaterials for safe sustainable water purification

University of Liverpool School of Engineering
Access to clean drinking water and sanitation has seen substantial progress in recent time, however there is still a large part of the global population, that live mostly in rural settings, that lack this basic necessity. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof RA D'Sa
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3D printing of nanocomposite drug delivery platforms

University of Liverpool School of Engineering
Hydrogel-based three-dimensional (3D) printing has garnered significant interest in various biomedical fields like tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and personalized medicine. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof RA D'Sa
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Discovery and Development of Small Molecule Modulators of the Hippo Signalling Pathway for Enhanced Cancer Immunotherapy

Kingston University Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education
Candidates are invited to join the Kadri Lab, where our research focuses on developing innovative chemical approaches for discovering novel therapeutics to address unmet global health needs. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Kadri
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The role of Human cytomegalovirus glycoprotein polymorphisms in disease pathogenesis

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) produces asymptomatic infection in most immunocompetent individuals but thereafter establishes life-long infection with periodic reactivation and asymptomatic shedding. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof P Vallely, Prof P Klapper
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Discovery of novel pharmaceuticals from marine and desert microorganisms

Aberdeen University School of Natural and Computing Sciences
These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Jaspars, Dr R Ebel
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Genome mining of novel antimicrobial natural products

Aberdeen University School of Natural and Computing Sciences
These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Deng
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MSc by Research: Bacillus subtilis biofilm formation and environmental stress

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences
Bacillus subtilis is a Gram-positive, spore-forming bacterium that is widely used as a model organism to increase our understanding of biofilm formation. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof N Stanley-Wall, Dr S Coulthurst
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MSc by Research: Bacillus subtilis intraspecies interactions

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences
Bacillus subtilis is a Gram-positive, spore-forming bacterium that resides in intestinal tracts, soil, and on plant surfaces. B. subtilis, alongside other Bacillus species, presents a promising plant growth–promoting rhizobacteria. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof N Stanley-Wall, Dr S Coulthurst
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MSc by Research: Mapping the host response to fungal pathogens

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences
Fungal pathogens represent a significant clinical problem for which treatment options remain limited. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Arthur
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MSc by Research: Effect of Intermicrobial interactions on swarming in pathogenic Pseudomonas aeruginosa

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences
The ability of bacteria to spread within the organs and tissues of their host underlies their ability to establish successful infection. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Singh
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Metal-based Antimicrobials: Tackling Resistance with Catalytic Redox Stressors

University of York York Biomedical Research Institute
Background. New antibiotics are urgently needed to combat the widespread rise in resistance. However, only very few of the drug candidates in clinical development represent new structural classes. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A-K Duhme-Klair, Prof G Thomas, Prof G Barlow
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Discovery and functional investigation of the shared molecular mechanisms of host immunoregulation by the pathogens that cause malaria and sepsis.

University of York York Biomedical Research Institute
Infectious diseases cause enormous humanitarian and economic burdens worldwide. Designing interventions that prevent, cure, or control many infections is difficult because pathogens have evolved sophisticated ways of subverting host immunity. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof GJ Wright
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Investigating the role and regulation of membraneless granules for the development of T. brucei

University of York York Biomedical Research Institute
Adaptation to a change of environment is an essential process for survival, in particular for parasitic organisms exposed to a wide range of hosts. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Cayla, Dr P B Walrad
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Making sense of antigenic variation in trypanosomes: a nuclear factory with a switching problem

University of York York Biomedical Research Institute
Trypanosomes are master of disguise. African trypanosomes cause huge morbidity and economic burden amongst some of the world’s poorest populations. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Faria, Dr R McCulloch
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Modelling the bioelectrochemical response of biofilms linked to microbiologically-influenced corrosion

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Supervisory Team.   Prof Julian Wharton & Prof Jeremy Webb. Project description. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Wharton
 31 August 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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ChemGlycoSEPSI: chemical glycobiology for the study and exploitation of Pseudaminic acid sugars in infectious diseases

University of York York Biomedical Research Institute
Pseudaminic acid (Pse) is a rare non-mammalian sialic acid-like sugar present on the surface of a number of bacteria including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter… Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M A Fascione, Prof G Thomas
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4-year PhD Studentship: Combatting bacterial zoonoses through multi-disciplinary studies of virulence factors

University of Bristol Bristol Veterinary School
Vector-borne diseases, including bacterial zoonoses, pose a significant threat to human and animal health and to livestock industries, particularly in low and middle-income countries. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Cogan
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4-year PhD Studentship: Antimicrobial resistance dynamics and antimicrobial use in wildlife rehabilitation facilities in the United Kingdom

University of Bristol Bristol Veterinary School
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the greatest global public health threats of the 21st century (Prestinaci et al. 2015). To mitigate this urgent challenge, a One Health approach (i.e., with integrated actions across the human, animal and environmental interface) is needed. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F Sanchez-Vizcaino Buendia
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MSc by Research: Unravelling Alpha-Arrestins: A Promising Strategy to Conquer Candida Infections and Multidrug Resistance

Aberdeen University School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
The MSc by Research programme at the University of Aberdeen is for students interested in a research-intensive master's degree. It is designed specifically to enhance your skills for a PhD or research career. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Kubota, Dr R Hatakeyama
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MSc By Research: Resistance isn’t futile: Uncovering novel mechanisms of fungal drug resistance

Aberdeen University School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
The MSc by Research programme at the University of Aberdeen is for students interested in a research-intensive master's degree. It is designed specifically to enhance your skills for a PhD or research career. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Childers, Dr S Dall'Angelo
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