Biological Sciences (trafficking) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

MSc by Research: Regulation and mechanics in polarized trafficking

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Membranes and their protein organization are a frontier in our understanding of cell biology. We focus on polarized trafficking as a model to uncover fundamental mechanisms in the organization of structures at membranes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D H Murray

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

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EPSRC DTP studentship: A tale of two metals – imaging the link between copper trafficking and cisplatin resistance in ovarian cancer

King’s College London Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine

Platinum drugs are widely used in ovarian cancer treatment, but often the tumour eventually stops responding to treatment and becomes 'platinum-resistant'. Read more

Supervisor: Dr CI Imberti

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

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MScR: Endosomal Trafficking Dysfunction in Astrocytes: A Roadmap to Alzheimer’s disease?

University of Bristol School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience

Previously thought of as only a support cell for neurons, astrocytes have now been shown to play an essential role in regulating synaptic activity and regulating transmitter uptake and release. Read more

Supervisors: Prof KW Wilkinson, Dr K McMillan, Dr P Banks

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

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MSc by Research: Molecular Analysis of Nuclear Bodies and RNP Trafficking Pathways in the Cell Nucleus

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Many important processes within mammalian cells are compartmentalised within specific subcellular structures. In the cell nucleus, Nuclear Bodies (NBs), such as nucleoli, provide specialised compartments that are not surrounded by membranes, but still concentrate specific proteins and RNAs. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A I Lamond

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

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Exosome biogenesis and organelle trafficking in neurodegeneration.

University of Nottingham School of Life Sciences

Scientific summary. Intracellular transport pathways are fundamental for cell structure and function. Due to their longevity, complex morphology (long axonal and dendritic extensions) and requirement to maintain synaptic transmission, neurons are heavily dependent upon intracellular transport. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Hume, Dr DS Scott, Dr F Dajas-Bailador

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

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Regulation and mechanics in polarity

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Membranes and their protein organization are a frontier in our understanding of cell biology. We focus on polarized trafficking as a model to uncover fundamental mechanisms in the organization of structures at membranes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D H Murray

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Molecular Mechanisms of Receptor and Ion Channel Regulation in Pain and Inflammation

University of Reading School of Pharmacy

Are you ready to delve into the captivating world of molecular signaling and unravel the mysteries of the cardiovascular and nervous systems? We are thrilled to offer an exhilarating PhD opportunity at the forefront of scientific exploration. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Cottrell, Prof D Widera, Dr S Amadesi

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

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Endothelial glycocalyx damage as a therapeutic target in sepsis-associated Acute Kidney Injury

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Sepsis is the leading cause of acute kidney injury (sAKI), associated with high morbidity and mortality.1,2 Unfortunately, there is no treatment for sAKI, current therapies are nonspecific and supportive of the vital organ systems in the hope the kidney will recover. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Satchell

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

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Investigating the cellular functions of Trappc9 in brain development and microcephaly

University of Liverpool Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology

This PhD project will investigate the cellular functions of the Trafficking protein particle complex subunit 9 (Trappc9) and its roles in brain development. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Plagge, Dr T Zech

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

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Regulation of CaaX protein processing

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

USP17 is over-expressed in a range of primary tumours including NSCLC, breast, colorectal, cervical, ovarian and osteosarcoma and its depletion has been shown to block the growth of cells from all these cancer types, as well as the migration of a range of cancer cells (NSCLC, breast, ovarian, osteosarcoma). . Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Burrows

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

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Cancer cells ‘feed’ on extracellular matrix components under starvation conditions: how can they do it?

University of Sheffield School of Biosciences

Background. The tumour microenvironment (TME) has a key role in promoting tumour formation and progression. In breast and pancreatic cancers, this accompanied by the accumulation of extracellular matrix (ECM) in the TME. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Rainero, Dr A Peden

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

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Investigate cytoskeletal networks controlling cancer cell migration at the systems level.

King’s College London Health Schools

Cell migration is fundamental for the existence of multicellular animals, including humans, as certain cells migrate throughout the embryo to form specific tissues. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Krause, Dr C Venkataraman

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

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Self-funded MSc R- Understanding tumour-mediated suppression of cytotoxic T cell function by rebuilding suppression in vitro

University of Bristol School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine

Summary. Cytotoxic T cells have the capability of killing tumour target cells. However, this ability is commonly suppressed within the tumour microenvironment. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C Wuelfing

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

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Self-funded PhD- Understanding Cell Biology through Imaging

University of Bristol School of Biochemistry

We study the trafficking and interaction of molecules and structures inside cells. Extracellular signals need to be processed in a correct manner for a cell to function properly. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Verkade

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

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Self-funded MSc R: Understanding Cell Biology Through Imaging

University of Bristol School of Biochemistry

We study the trafficking and interaction of molecules and structures inside cells. Extracellular signals need to be processed in a correct manner for a cell to function properly. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Verkade

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We have 24 Biological Sciences (trafficking) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Biological Sciences (trafficking) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 24 Biological Sciences (trafficking) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

MSc by Research: Regulation and mechanics in polarized trafficking

EPSRC DTP studentship: A tale of two metals – imaging the link between copper trafficking and cisplatin resistance in ovarian cancer

MScR: Endosomal Trafficking Dysfunction in Astrocytes: A Roadmap to Alzheimer’s disease?

MSc by Research: Molecular Analysis of Nuclear Bodies and RNP Trafficking Pathways in the Cell Nucleus

Exosome biogenesis and organelle trafficking in neurodegeneration.

Regulation and mechanics in polarity

Molecular Mechanisms of Receptor and Ion Channel Regulation in Pain and Inflammation

Endothelial glycocalyx damage as a therapeutic target in sepsis-associated Acute Kidney Injury

Investigating the cellular functions of Trappc9 in brain development and microcephaly

Regulation of CaaX protein processing

Cancer cells ‘feed’ on extracellular matrix components under starvation conditions: how can they do it?

Investigate cytoskeletal networks controlling cancer cell migration at the systems level.

Self-funded MSc R- Understanding tumour-mediated suppression of cytotoxic T cell function by rebuilding suppression in vitro

Self-funded PhD- Understanding Cell Biology through Imaging

Self-funded MSc R: Understanding Cell Biology Through Imaging

We have 24 Biological Sciences (trafficking) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Biological Sciences (trafficking) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 24 Biological Sciences (trafficking) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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