Biological Sciences (martin) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 25 Biological Sciences (martin) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Investigation of novel protease-antiprotease imbalances associated with cystic fibrosis and the effect of CFTR correction.

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a progressive life-limiting airways disease that affects over 162,000 people worldwide. Read more

Supervisor: Prof L Martin

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

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Selective targeting of furin for the treatment of fibrotic lung disease.

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

Furin, a proprotein convertase has been established as a therapeutic target across several disease areas to include chronic airways diseases and infectious disease, such as COVID-19 (reviewed in our recent publication, Douglas et al, 2023). Read more

Supervisor: Prof L Martin

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

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Therapeutic potential of neurosteroids in the treatment of anxiety and social avoidance

University of Dundee School of Medicine

Neurosteroids are naturally occurring steroid compounds produced by the brain in response to stressful events, and they may serve a protective function by reducing the adverse consequences of stress, such as maladaptive increases in avoidance behaviour and anxiety that interfere with daily life. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Martin, Prof J Lambert

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

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Identification of phosphatases that inactivate the endoplasmic reticulum stress sensor Ire1

Durham University Department of Biosciences

A self-funded PhD studentship is available in the group of Dr. Martin Schröder in the Department of Biosciences at Durham University to study stress signalling mechanisms originating from the endoplasmic reticulum. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Schroeder

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

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Investigation of host-virus interactions

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

The School of Molecular and Cellular Biology invites applications from prospective postgraduate researchers who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2024/25 in the area of molecular virology. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Stacey, Dr J N Barr

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

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Developing improved diagnostic tests for vitamin B12 (WARREN_Q24CASE)

University of East Anglia Norwich Medical School

Primary supervisor - Professor Martin Warren . Secondary supervisor - Dr Paul Kroon (QIB) . This PhD opportunity is ideal for graduates in biochemistry or biomedical science with a keen interest in protein science and its application in developing new diagnostic tests and assays. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Warren

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

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BARIToNE: Improving barley climate resilience using a candidate gene approach (Project code 24H)

The James Hutton Institute PhD Opportunities

Supervisors. Lead supervisor - Dr Martin Balcerowicz, University of Dundee. Second supervisor - Dr Craig Simpson, James Hutton Institute. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Balcerowicz, Dr C Simpson, Ms G MacDonald

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

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BARIToNE: Improving barley climate resilience using a candidate gene approach (Project code 24H)

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Supervisors. Lead supervisor - Dr Martin Balcerowicz, University of Dundee. Second supervisor - Dr Craig Simpson, James Hutton Institute. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Balcerowicz, Dr C Simpson, Ms G MacDonald

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

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Using early developmental predictors to understand heterogeneity in bipolar disorder and schizophrenia

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Medicine

Hodge Centre for Translational Neuroscience. “Towards innovative treatments for mental illness”. Cardiff University Neuroscience and Mental Health Innovation Institute. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Martin

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

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Identification and characterization of disease-specific subsets of antigen-presenting cells (APC) in inflammatory arthritis

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Inflammatory arthritis (IA) can result from non-autoimmune diseases (like crystal arthritis) and from autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and spondyloarthropathies. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Viatte, Prof A Barton, Mr P Martin

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

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PhD in land-based CO2 removal strategies for climate change mitigation

University of Sheffield School of Biosciences

In a world facing the urgent challenge of climate change, it's clear that we need to take action. This PhD project aims to investigate land-based strategies for removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Val Martin

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

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Self-funded PhD - Fish, predator and collective behaviour

University of Bristol School of Biological Sciences

How do animals interact in groups? What benefits and costs can this bring? What are the ecological effects of social living? How do differences between… Read more

Supervisor: Prof C Ioannou

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

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Self-funded MSc R- Fish, predator and collective behaviour

University of Bristol School of Biological Sciences

How do animals interact in groups? What benefits and costs can this bring? What are the ecological effects of social living? How do differences between… Read more

Supervisor: Prof C Ioannou

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Understanding the role of adiponectin in kidney disease development at a population level

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Reduced circulating adiponectin levels are associated with poor outcome in patients with diabetic kidney disease (DKD) (1). Adiponectin has been shown to be protective against the development of DKD in Type 2 diabetic models (2, 3, 4). Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Foster

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

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MSc By Research: Patient-derived induced pluripotent stem cells as a test bed for new therapies for aniridia-associated keratopathy

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: Prof M Collinson, Dr K Kostanjevec

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We have 25 Biological Sciences (martin) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Biological Sciences (martin) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 25 Biological Sciences (martin) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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