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

We have 126 Biological Sciences PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in London

Visualising the effects of pollution nanoparticles on respiratory epithelial cells at air-liquid interface

Imperial College London Institute of Chemical Biology

Pollution nanoparticles, termed particulate matter (PM), carry enormous population health burden, through direct and indirect effects that are thought to involve oxidation and inflammation. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Kuimova, Prof A Porter, Prof F Chung, Prof I Adcock

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Unravelling the role of G-quadruplex structures in brain ageing and neurodegeneration

Imperial College London Institute of Chemical Biology

The increasing incidence of neurodegenerative disorders is posing a significant threat to the NHS and public health services world-wide. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Di Antonio, Dr R Nativio, Dr S Galli

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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SLS SF4: Identifying pro-longevity drug targets by finding how the nervous system controls aging

University of Westminster School of Life Sciences

Our ageing society is a critical issue. Remaining healthier for longer is a priority with the burden of age-related disease. We want to identify drug targets to develop pro-longevity pharmaceuticals that preserve cognitive function later in life. Read more

Supervisors: Dr FP Partridge , Dr A Barr, Dr AA Anagnostopoulou

17 May 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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SLS SF3: PhD in Pharmacological intervention of ion channels for the treatment of cardiac disease

University of Westminster School of Life Sciences

Within our lab we study human ion channels, mainly potassium channels, that contain genetic mutations which lead to disease states. Read more

Supervisors: Dr KP Cunningham, Dr S Getting, Dr DG Gaze

17 May 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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SLS SF1: Investigating the basis of invasive multi-drug resistant Salmonella Dublin

University of Westminster School of Life Sciences

Salmonella Dublin belongs to non-typhoidal Salmonella that primarily causes self-limiting gastrointestinal illness in humans; however, it has adapted to cause invasive disease and life-threatening infections, especially in elderly people, children, and immunocompromised individuals. Read more

Supervisors: Dr MM Mohammed , Dr J Murphy, Dr MAC Chattaway

17 May 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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SLS 3: Investigating the anti-inflammatory effects of artemisinin compounds on macrophages under systemic inflammatory conditions

University of Westminster School of Life Sciences

Artemisinin compounds are safe and effective antimalarials. Recent evidence in our lab has shown these compounds also exert a potent anti-inflammatory effect by inhibiting neutrophil migration and the release of cytokines, chemokines and neutrophil extracellular traps. Read more

Supervisors: Dr HM Morad, Dr CM Moore, Dr IL Locke

17 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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SLS 2: Accelerated genome ageing in paediatric obesity: investigating weight-loss strategies to reverse early DNA Damage

University of Westminster School of Life Sciences

We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic, and ethical PhD candidate with excellent communication skills who will work with a multidisciplinary team to conduct the first clinical investigation into the reversibility of genome damage and accelerated genome ageing following bariatric surgery in adolescents. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Volpi, Dr MU Usman, Dr MW Woloshynowych

17 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Quality assessment for light-field imaging

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Among the recent media modalities enabling better immersive viewing experiences for the end-users, light field (LF) imaging is emerging. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Martini

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

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Local Variations of Biodiversity Index

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Why is it important to measure biodiversity accurately?. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Shiode

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

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Investigating perceptions and barriers to climate adaptation and mitigation strategies in urban and peri-urban environments

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Throughout the history of nature conservation there has been major conflicts of interest between different stakeholders, for instance, between national governments and local communities. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Brown

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

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Investigating effects of environmental stressors on ecosystem function using hyperspectral leaf reflectance

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

There is an increasing urgency to understand the biochemical and physiological responses of plants to global environmental change. Read more

Supervisor: Dr O Duran

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

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Fate of microplastics in waste waters and sewage sludge used in agriculture – impacts on the terrestrial environment

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Microplastics and fibres are widespread in the environment with significant work undertaken in marine environments looking at the fate and uptake of microplastics through the food chain. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Hooda

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

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Exploration of deep learning based generative adversarial networks (GANs) to mitigate bias in the evaluation of medical images among diverse population and disease sub-groups

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Medical image analysis using Deep Learning models involves training on progressively larger datasets. Homogeneity of data within the training set, particularly in its representation of diverse population sub-groups and various disease stages, substantially influences model effectiveness. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Barman, Dr F Rahman

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

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Deep learning-based classification of proteins represented by Structural Alphabets to identify potential drug targets

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

- This project does not require any previous knowledge in Biology -. Proteins are the building blocks of all living organisms’ cells. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Abbass

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

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Big data analytics and visualization for personalized Type 2 Diabetes treatment and management support

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Type II (T2DM) is a chronic, multifactorial disease resulting in severe complications that lead to increased morbidity and even death. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Philip

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We have 126 Biological Sciences PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in London

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

We have 126 Biological Sciences PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in London

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