rna PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Developing an ADAR-mediated RNA editing therapy for treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust BRC Translational Research (Non-Clinical) PhD Studentships

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a severe X-linked genetic disorder affecting 1:5000 boys at birth (1). DMD is caused by mutations in Dystrophin gene, with around 10% of the cases caused by nonsense mutations (2,3). Read more

Supervisors: Dr HZ Zhou, Dr J Meng, Prof F Muntoni

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

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Defining the molecular mechanisms of leukaemia chemotherapies

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Chemotherapies are usually the backbone of cancer treatment for either curative or palliative patient care. Multiple therapies can be used for the same disease, with the choice of drug dependent on parameters such as the patient’s age and fitness. Read more

Supervisors: Dr JK Knight, Dr K Batta, Dr D Wiseman

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

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cGAS-STING involvement in respiratory viral infections

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Medicine

This is a Self-Funded/Sponsored PhD opportunity. FUNDING REQUIRED. Full UK/EU or International Tuition Fees. UK Living Expenses. Bench Fees (£42,000 total). Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Triantafilou

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

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Application and development of bioinformatics and network theory methods in cardiovascular disease research and pharmacovigilance

Semmelweis University Budapest Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy

To be able to discover novel drug targets we aim to develop software based on network theoretic approaches that are capable to identify mediators and pathways involved in the pathomechanism of various cardiovascular diseases by the analysis of datasets assessed with high throughput molecular biological techniques (e.g. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Ágg

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

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Computational RNA Biology PhD: CRISPR functional genomics and long-read nanopore sequencing

Garvan Institute of Medical Research Genomics and Cellular Biology

The field of CRISPR technology is ushering in a new era in our understanding of the root causes of diseases. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Weatheritt

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

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MSc By Research: Unravelling the mechanisms controlling anterior eye development

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 L Erskine, Prof N Vargesson

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

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Structure-function analysis of a plant virus RNA transport protein

The James Hutton Institute Postgraduate Training

Background. Plants form the basis of human nutrition but crop yields are increasingly under threat from climate change and the associated shifts in pathogen distributions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Tilsner, Dr J Bos

14 June 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Controlling greenhouse gas emissions by targeting bacterial G-quadruplex DNA/RNA structures (GATES_U24DTP)

University of East Anglia School of Biological Sciences

Primary supervisor - Dr Andrew Gates . Secondary supervisor - Dr Yiliang Ding (JIC) . As well as carbon dioxide (CO2), other important climate-active gases are known to drive global warming. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Gates

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

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How do RNA-binding proteins control splice site selection? A multi-disciplinary approach

University of Leicester Molecular and Cell Biology

Almost every protein-coding gene in vertebrates can and does express multiple proteins. This is achieved primarily by RNA splicing, which is an essential step in gene expression in mammals and generates incredible diversity. Read more

Supervisors: Prof I Eperon, Prof A Hudson, Dr C Dominguez

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

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Investigation of RNA secondary structure in plant transposable elements

Durham University Department of Biosciences

Transposable elements (TEs), often referred to as jumping genes, are mobile genetic elements that can be found ubiquitously across the tree of life. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Cho

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

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Ensuring a social license to operate for the use of RNA based bio pesticides for agriculture

Curtin University Curtin Institute for Energy Transition

The Australia Research Council (ARC) Industrial Transformation Research Program (ITRP) Research Hub for Sustainable Crop Protection is taking on the global challenge of transforming crop protection technology by delivering non-GM, non- toxic RNAi based fungicides for specific fungal diseases of crops. Read more

Supervisor: Prof PA Ashworth

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

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Investigating the role of RNA dependent DNA repair in childhood cancer

University of Dundee School of Medicine

Damage to our genetic material DNA is responsible for a wide range of human diseases including neurodegenerative diseases, haematological diseases, immune deficiencies, early ageing and cancers. Read more

Supervisor: Prof K Hiom

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

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Self-funded MSc R- The mechanisms driving heterogeneity and stemness during cellular transformation.

University of Bristol School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine

The mechanisms driving heterogeneity and stemness during cellular transformation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Essafi

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

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Self-funded PhD- The mechanisms driving heterogeneity and stemness during cellular transformation.

University of Bristol School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine

The mechanisms driving heterogeneity and stemness during cellular transformation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Essafi

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

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A time-resolved model for the Arabidopsis shoot apical meristem during floral transition

The James Hutton Institute Postgraduate Training

Background. Aerial parts of plants originate from pluripotent cells in the shoot apical meristem (SAM). An important determinant of crop yield but also of importance to wild species in a natural environment is the correct timing of developmental transitions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr V Wahl, Dr R Hancock, Prof H Jonsson

14 June 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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We have 162 rna PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

rna PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 162 rna PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Developing an ADAR-mediated RNA editing therapy for treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Defining the molecular mechanisms of leukaemia chemotherapies

cGAS-STING involvement in respiratory viral infections

Application and development of bioinformatics and network theory methods in cardiovascular disease research and pharmacovigilance

Computational RNA Biology PhD: CRISPR functional genomics and long-read nanopore sequencing

MSc By Research: Unravelling the mechanisms controlling anterior eye development

Structure-function analysis of a plant virus RNA transport protein

Controlling greenhouse gas emissions by targeting bacterial G-quadruplex DNA/RNA structures (GATES_U24DTP)

How do RNA-binding proteins control splice site selection? A multi-disciplinary approach

Investigation of RNA secondary structure in plant transposable elements

Ensuring a social license to operate for the use of RNA based bio pesticides for agriculture

Investigating the role of RNA dependent DNA repair in childhood cancer

Self-funded MSc R- The mechanisms driving heterogeneity and stemness during cellular transformation.

Self-funded PhD- The mechanisms driving heterogeneity and stemness during cellular transformation.

A time-resolved model for the Arabidopsis shoot apical meristem during floral transition

We have 162 rna PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

rna PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 162 rna PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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