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Circadian mechanisms in psoriasis: therapeutic opportunities

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Hallmark features of psoriasis symptoms vary through time, suggesting an important role for circadian circuits in driving disease expression, and offering the potential of chronotherapy. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Young, Dr I Iqbal, Prof D Ray

Year round applications 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

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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

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Investigating intrinsic and extrinsic mechanisms driving plasticity in colorectal cancer metastasis

Queen Mary University of London Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry

This CRUK-funded project will commence in September 2024 and has funding for 4 years. The successful candidate will be based at Barts Cancer Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry (FMD), Charterhouse Square in the City of London. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Efremova, Dr G Ficz

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

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Natural products in bacterial physiology and chemical interaction

University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology

Microbial natural products have diverse chemical structures and bioactivities, which range from cell-cell signalling, nutrient acquisition, antifungal and antibacterial activity to stress resistance (1). Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Jenul, Prof D Jones

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

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Unlocking the Secrets of Genome Regulation through cryo-EM

University of Leicester Molecular and Cell Biology

Are you an ambitious spirit, ready to make breakthrough discoveries at the frontier of epigenetics? Dive deep into the fascinating world of eukaryotic genomes with us! . Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Schalch, Dr AC Chaplin

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

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Exploring the role of tryptophan metabolism in schizophrenia pathogenesis

University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology

L-kynurenine (KYN) and kynurenic acid (KYNA) are metabolites of the kynurenine pathway (KP) of tryptophan degradation and have been found to be increased in the brains of patients with schizophrenia. Read more

Supervisor: Prof F Giorgini

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

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Human Genetics, Genomics and Disease: Sequence determinants of mRNA fate in neuronal differentiation

University of Edinburgh College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine

Research Group: MRC Human Genetics Unit

Location. MRC Human Genetics Unit, University of Edinburgh, UK & Max Delbrück Center Berlin Institute for Medical Systems Biology, Berlin, Germany. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Kudla

19 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Optogenetic sculpting of next-generation organoids for disease modelling of congenital malformations including spina bifida

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

The ability to generate human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) from adult cell types has revolutionised regenerative medicine research. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Galea, Prof J Sowden

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

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Role of mechanical signals in a 3D human model of alveolar differentiation

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

Alveolar epithelial type I (AT1) and type II (AT2) cells are essential for normal lung function following birth. Abnormal differentiation of AT1 and AT2 cells during development results in pulmonary pathology with associated neonatal mortality and long-term morbidity. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Loukogeorgakis, Dr F Michielin, Prof P De Coppi

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

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Uncovering the links between the environmental sensor, AHR, and the development of breast cancer

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. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Gorrini, Dr A Zhuravleva

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

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Self funded MSc by research or PhD in Biology: Membraneless biomelecular condensates, a major regulator of trypanosome parasites differentiation and host adaptation

University of York Department of Biology

Lead supervisor: Dr Mathieu Cayla. Co-Supervisor. Dr Pegine Walrad. The student will be registered with the Department of Biology. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Cayla

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

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Self-funded PhD in Biology: Engineering Gene Regulatory Networks To Enhance Crop Disease Resistance

University of York Department of Biology

Lead supervisor: Prof K Denby . Co-Supervisor: Dr B R Lichman. The student will be registered with the Department of Biology. Read more

Supervisors: Prof K Denby, Dr B R Lichman

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

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Targeting IRF4 in Multiple Myeloma using Molecular Glues

Queen’s University Belfast School of Medicine, Dentistry & Biomedical Sciences

Research Group: The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research

The IRF4 transcription factor represents a potential novel target in multiple myeloma but to date, it has not been druggable. This project aims to identify molecular glues that can lead to the specific degradation of IRF4. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R Kennedy

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

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Younger, happier and more productive plants: using developmental genetics to improve herb yields and quality

University of Bristol School of Biological Sciences

If you’ve ever grown coriander at home you’ll have noticed that once the plant flowers it no longer produces the leaves used for seasoning. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Fouracre

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

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Circadian mechanisms in psoriasis: therapeutic opportunities

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.

Investigating intrinsic and extrinsic mechanisms driving plasticity in colorectal cancer metastasis

Natural products in bacterial physiology and chemical interaction

Unlocking the Secrets of Genome Regulation through cryo-EM

Exploring the role of tryptophan metabolism in schizophrenia pathogenesis

Human Genetics, Genomics and Disease: Sequence determinants of mRNA fate in neuronal differentiation

Optogenetic sculpting of next-generation organoids for disease modelling of congenital malformations including spina bifida

Role of mechanical signals in a 3D human model of alveolar differentiation

Uncovering the links between the environmental sensor, AHR, and the development of breast cancer

Self funded MSc by research or PhD in Biology: Membraneless biomelecular condensates, a major regulator of trypanosome parasites differentiation and host adaptation

Self-funded PhD in Biology: Engineering Gene Regulatory Networks To Enhance Crop Disease Resistance

Targeting IRF4 in Multiple Myeloma using Molecular Glues

Younger, happier and more productive plants: using developmental genetics to improve herb yields and quality

We have 75 transcription PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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