Chemistry (death) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Structural-guided PROTAC targeting of BMX to modulate apoptotic sensitivity in disease

University of Leicester Molecular and Cell Biology

What determines at the molecular level whether a cell lives or dies? Regulation of the cellular life–death switch is essential in healthy cells for normal foetal development and for the clearance of damaged cells. Read more

Supervisors: Dr JF Fox, Dr JH Hodgkinson

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

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Investigation of ‘’birth, life, and death’’ of catalysts using lab-based X-ray spectroscopy.

Durham University Department of Chemistry

A 4 -year PhD studentship is available in the Department of Chemistry, Durham University, which will commence on 01st October 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Beaumont, Dr L Lukashuk

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

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Designing novel biotherapeutics for effective and targeted treatment of cancer (SACHDEVAA_U24BIGC)

University of East Anglia School of Chemistry

Primary supervisor - Dr Amit Sachdeva. Secondary supervisor - Prof Andy Cammidge. Over the last decade, several antibody-based biotherapeutics have been developed for treatment of cancer. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Sachdeva

30 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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The advancement of aqueous-Scanning Thermal Microscopy (a-SThM): Nano-scale measurement and manipulation of heat for healthcare

University of Glasgow School of Engineering

The ability to measure and manipulate heat is fundamental when studying biological processes, chemical reactions and even fundamental physics. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Dobson

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

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Developing multifunctional biomaterials: an anti-infective and pro-endothelialisation polymer graft

University of Strathclyde Pure and Applied Chemistry

This project is one of 14 four year PhD Studentships funded by Medical Research Scotland (MRS) (https://www.medicalresearchscotland.org.uk) to be delivered jointly by the named University and External Partner Organisation (EPO). Read more

Supervisor: Dr K.H.A Lau

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

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Antibiotic resistant genes: Can minerals prevent their spread within the environment?

University of York Department of Environment and Geography

This is one of four potential projects, please choose from the links below to view the remaining three projects. Financing a Sustainable Future. Read more

Supervisors: Dr O Moore, Dr J Wilkinson, Prof M Hodson

28 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Targeting glycans on the outside of cells, as new therapeutics

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

Most drugs have intracellular targets (proteins etc). This creates a barrier to how to target a cell, and then get the drug inside the cell. Read more

Supervisor: Prof m Gibson

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

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Quantifying the risk of precipitating drug induced crystalluria (XTALURIA)

Newcastle University School of Pharmacy

The growth of crystals in the body often results in pain, damage, and gross harm. Read more

Supervisor: Dr O Kavanagh

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

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Therapeutic resolution of BMPR2-mediated signalling defects in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is an incurable and devastating disease and death occurs within 2.5 years of diagnosis. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Nasim, Dr R Gopalan

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

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Harnessing Breast Cancer Therapy: Innovative Formulation Strategies for Repurposing Medicines to Overcome Resistance

Kingston University Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education

Background. Research in the Kadri group focuses on developing innovative chemical approaches for the discovery of novel therapeutics to address unmet global health needs. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Kadri

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

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Anticancer Phototherapeutics Based on Transition Metal Complexes

University of Sheffield Department of Chemistry

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death around the world. Although existing chemotherapy regimens are often successful in curing many common cancers, they frequently cause serious and unwanted side-effects. Read more

Supervisor: Prof JA Thomas

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

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New Anticancer Therapeutics Based on Luminescent Transition Metal Complexes

University of Sheffield Department of Chemistry

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death around the world. Over 50% of cancer tumours are treated with platinum-based metal complexes, like cisplatin and its derivatives. Read more

Supervisor: Prof JA Thomas

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

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New strategies to cryopreserve cell-based therapies

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

In the past decade, cell-based therapies have emerged to transform the treatment of disease, particularly cancer. Whilst potent, these therapies are challenging to deliver in practise as must be stored frozen (cryopreserved). Read more

Supervisor: Prof m Gibson

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Novel strategies for the diagnosis and treatment of snakebites

University of Reading School of Pharmacy

Snakebite envenomation (SBE), a high priority neglected tropical disease affects several million people worldwide resulting in as many as 150,000 deaths and around 500,000 permanent disabilities every year. Read more

Supervisor: Prof SV Vaiyapuri

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

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We have 14 Chemistry (death) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Chemistry (death) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 14 Chemistry (death) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Structural-guided PROTAC targeting of BMX to modulate apoptotic sensitivity in disease

Investigation of ‘’birth, life, and death’’ of catalysts using lab-based X-ray spectroscopy.

Designing novel biotherapeutics for effective and targeted treatment of cancer (SACHDEVAA_U24BIGC)

The advancement of aqueous-Scanning Thermal Microscopy (a-SThM): Nano-scale measurement and manipulation of heat for healthcare

Developing multifunctional biomaterials: an anti-infective and pro-endothelialisation polymer graft

Antibiotic resistant genes: Can minerals prevent their spread within the environment?

Targeting glycans on the outside of cells, as new therapeutics

Quantifying the risk of precipitating drug induced crystalluria (XTALURIA)

Therapeutic resolution of BMPR2-mediated signalling defects in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)

Harnessing Breast Cancer Therapy: Innovative Formulation Strategies for Repurposing Medicines to Overcome Resistance

Anticancer Phototherapeutics Based on Transition Metal Complexes

New Anticancer Therapeutics Based on Luminescent Transition Metal Complexes

New strategies to cryopreserve cell-based therapies

Novel strategies for the diagnosis and treatment of snakebites

We have 14 Chemistry (death) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Chemistry (death) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 14 Chemistry (death) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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