University of Leicester Biological Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 55 University of Leicester Biological Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Impact of Hypermutability and Restriction-Modification by Campylobacter jejuni, a foodborne pathogen, on Bacteriophage Control Measures

University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology

Campylobacter jejuni is a major foodborne pathogen responsible for thousands of cases gastroenteritis every year. The major source of infections by this bacterial pathogen is contaminated poultry products. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C D Bayliss, Prof M Clokie

23 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Early life environment changes how organisms age.

University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology

This project will help understand why organisms age differently by establishing the effect of early life environments on epigenetic ageing in the model insect, Nasonia vitripennis. Read more

Supervisor: Prof E Mallon

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

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Genomics of malignant pleural mesothelioma

University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology

Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a rare, incurable cancer that carries a dismal prognosis. Its incidence is increasing globally despite its primary cause, asbestos exposure, having been known for over 50 years. Read more

Supervisor: Prof E Hollox

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

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Sarcopenia as a biomarker for people with multiple long-term conditions: an epidemiological perspective

University of Leicester Department of Population Health Sciences

Background . The term ‘multiple long-term conditions’ (MLTCs) refers to the co-existence of two or more chronic conditions (physical or mental) in a person [Navickas et al. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Wilkinson

9 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Exploiting raptor genome sequences to combat wildlife crime

University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology

Birds of prey have suffered persecution for centuries through trapping, shooting, poisoning and theft from the wild to meet the demand from egg collectors and falconers; they were also amongst the earliest beneficiaries of DNA testing in wildlife forensics. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C May

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

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Molecular dissection of horizontal gene transfer mechanisms in mycobacteria

University of Leicester Molecular and Cell Biology

A fully funded PhD position is available within the lab of Dr Abhinav KV at Leicester Institute of Structural and Chemical Biology (LISCB), University of Leicester, UK to carry out structural studies on large macromolecular machines that undertake horizontal gene transfer (HGT) in mycobacteria. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Koyamangalath Vadakkepat , Prof J Schwabe

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Mechanisms of control of 3D genome organisation

University of Leicester Molecular and Cell Biology

We have an exciting opportunity for exceptional PhD students to join us in a world-class research environment. We can offer a funded 3.5-year PhD scholarship open to UK and Overseas applicants. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Panne

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Agricultural genomics, chromosomes, genome and repetitive sequence evolution in crops, farm animals, models and wild relatives

University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology

In this project, you will investigate the large-scale organization of an agricultural species and its wild relatives. We will use genomic data from DNA sequencing, including methylation where appropriate. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P HESLOP-HARRISON

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

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Functional effects of variable number tandem repeat expansions in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology

Research Group: Human & Medical Genetics

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic, progressive lung disease characterized by the formation of scar tissue in the lungs. Read more

Supervisor: Prof E Hollox

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

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Understanding the role of mucin genetic variation in lung disease

University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology

Research Group: Human & Medical Genetics

Understanding how genetic variation contributes to lung diseases is important in understanding how the disease develops and identifying potential molecular targets for therapy. Read more

Supervisor: Prof E Hollox

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

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Structural and functional characterisation of MALT1 ubiquitination to aid in the development of novel anti-cancer therapies

University of Leicester Molecular and Cell Biology

Nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-kB) is a family of transcription factors that play a crucial role in regulating various cellular processes; primarily related to immune responses, inflammation, and cell survival. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Hall

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

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Structural insights into genome control by cohesin

University of Leicester Molecular and Cell Biology

Our basic goal is to understand how chromatin structure influences gene regulation. Chromatin is generally repressive in nature but its structure is manipulated by cells in a regulated way to determine which genes are potentially transcriptionally active and which genes remain repressed in a given cell type. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Panne

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

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Structural and functional analysis of the protein complexes which regulate cell fate decisions to identify novel cancer therapies

University of Leicester Molecular and Cell Biology

Whether a cell dies or not has profound consequences on health and disease. In healthy tissue, cells that acquire high levels of genetic damage are safely removed via a process of programmed cell death. Read more

Supervisor: Dr JF Fox

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

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Transcriptional kinases in cancer and developmental disorders

University of Leicester Molecular and Cell Biology

Cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) are protein kinases performing essential functions in regulation of cell cycle and transcription. Read more

Supervisor: Dr MT Tellier

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

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Epigenetics of early human development: From molecular mechanisms to regenerative medicine

University of Leicester Molecular and Cell Biology

The 46th chromosome in XX female mammals, the second X, has to be switched off. That way females equalize gene dosage of X-linked genes with XY males. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Markaki, Prof J Schwabe, Dr JH Hodgkinson

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

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We have 55 University of Leicester Biological Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

University of Leicester Biological Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 55 University of Leicester Biological Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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