Biological Sciences PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Liverpool

We have 66 Biological Sciences PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Liverpool

Uncovering the mechanochemical signalling inputs that drive gastruloid axial patterning

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

How the early mammalian embryo converts a mass of identical cells in an organism with multiple axes of symmetry (anteroposterior, dorsoventral, mediolateral) is a critical question in developmental biology. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Turner

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

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Investigating the role of oxidative metabolites in joint destruction in osteoarthritis

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

We are seeking a motivated researcher to work on a pioneering project investigating the role of oxidative stress in alkaptonuria (AKU) and associated conditions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr BN Norman, Dr JH Hughes, Prof G Bou-Gharios

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

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Cardiac Harmony: Modelling Heart Beats with Stem Cells and Code

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

Despite significant advancements in cardiac research, heart disease remains a leading cause of mortality globally. Unexpected cardiac events can occur even in young, fit individuals engaged in routine activities. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Barrett-Jolley, Dr R Oldershaw

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

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The effect of low protein diet on the development of the neuromuscular system

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

Age-related sarcopenia is characterised by reduction in the number of myofibres and motor neurons and an additional weakening of the remaining fibres, causing reduction in muscle mass and function. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Vasilaki

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Improving patient outcomes following mandibular reconstruction after oral cancer: novel finite element methods for better surgical design

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

Within Cheshire & Merseyside over 1,000 individuals a year are diagnosed with head and neck cancer, with some central city wards having 4 times the UK average. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Sharp, Prof AS Schache

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

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Urokinase-plasminogen activator as a target to block osteoarthritic cartilage destruction

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the major causes of disability globally, which is particularly significant in an ageing population. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Wilkinson

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Exploring the roles of dynamic atypical protein phosphorylation in cancer

University of Liverpool Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology

Proteins are extensively regulated by dynamic, often reversible post-translational modifications (PTMs). This process allows cells to respond rapidly to environmental factors, be that e.g. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C E Eyers, Prof A Jones

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

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Knowledge-based Design of Dental Surfaces to combat Oral Biofilms

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

This 4-year BBSRC PhD studentship is a collaboration between University of Liverpool & Unilever R&D. Oral diseases are among the most common noncommunicable diseases worldwide, affecting an estimated 3.5 billion people. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Raval, Dr I Prior

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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A 3D-Printed Blood-Brain-Barrier-on-a-Chip for Agrochemical Permeability Studies – CASE Studentship

University of Liverpool Department of Physics

The blood-brain barrier (BBB) tightly regulates the flow of material between the bloodstream and the brain. One of the big problems faced by a range of sectors, from pharmaceuticals to agrochemicals, is understanding how compounds interact with and cross this barrier. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Forth, Dr D Dickens

1 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Analysing the role of statins in cardiovascular protection

University of Liverpool Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics

Drug-induced cardiovascular toxicity is a major problem affecting a number of cancer chemotherapy drugs (Cross et al., 2015). Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Cross, Dr B Wilm, Dr AM Mondru

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

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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

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

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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

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

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Hepatic Models to personalise cancer chemotherapy

University of Liverpool Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics

The most commonly used chemotherapy regimens for colorectal cancer with liver metastases are oxaliplatin combined with 5-FU and leucovorin, i.e. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C Goldring, Dr A Chadwick, Prof IC Copple, Dr S Pushpakom

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

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Personalising cancer treatment with tumour evolution modelling using AI-based genomics biomarkers and PK/PD

University of Liverpool Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology

Tumour heterogeneity is a major problem limiting the efficacy of targeted oncological therapies. Most advanced tumours eventually become resistant to the treatments, ultimately making the patient succumb to metastatic disease. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T You

1 August 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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The development and application of metabolomics tools to study human metabolism in health and disease

University of Liverpool Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology

Metabolites play many important roles in humans including through metabolism to support our growth and health, through incorporation of lipids in cell membranes to influence transport of biochemicals in to and out of cells and to regulate biochemical processes. Read more

Supervisors: Prof WB Dunn, Dr H Muhamad Ali

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

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We have 66 Biological Sciences PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Liverpool

Biological Sciences PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Liverpool

We have 66 Biological Sciences PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Liverpool

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