stem cells PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Determining metabolic reprogramming events in stem cells in response to inflammatory disease phenotype

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are responsible for the repair of damaged tissue following injury and disease as well as moderating innate and adaptive immune responses and regulation of self-tolerance and tissue homeostasis. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Oldershaw, Dr A Chadwick, Dr M Phelan, Dr BN Norman

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Dissecting mechanisms that control adult stem cells in health, disease, and ageing

University of Birmingham Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences

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Supervisors: Dr M Clarke, Prof J Frampton

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Exploring the role of interferon stimulated genes (ISGs) in stem cells of serous ovarian cancer

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Institute of Cancer Therapeutics

Epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) is the leading cause of mortality in women due to gynaecological cancers. High-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC) accounts for 70-80% of patients with EOC. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Swaroop, Dr G Grimaldi, Dr ED Perkins

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Studying protein homeostasis in healthy and malignant stem cells

University of York York Biomedical Research Institute

This PhD will focus on studying the protein biology of healthy and malignant stem cells of the blood system. Read more

Supervisors: Dr W Grey, Prof D G Kent

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The selective action of RAR ligands

University of Birmingham Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences

The cells that sustain a cancer and that are largely responsible for metastatic and aggressive disease are termed cancer stem cells. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Hoogenkamp, Prof G Brown

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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MSc by Research: Monitoring and manipulating kinase activity in stem cells

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Posttranslational modifications of proteins are important regulatory events that impact most if not all physiological functions of cells. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Januschke

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Role of primary cilia in skeletal muscle stem cells and muscle regeneration

University of Sheffield School of Biosciences

Primary cilia are cellular organelles present at the surface of many cell types in vertebrates. In recent years, they have been shown to play essential roles in relaying signalling information from the environment to the cell. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A G Borycki

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Control of skeletal muscle regeneration and aging by cell signalling

University of Sheffield School of Biosciences

The ability of skeletal muscles to regenerate in response to injury, exercise, growth or disease depends on a population of adult skeletal muscle stem cells. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A G Borycki

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Pharmacological effects of cannabidiol (CBD) on mesenchymal stem cells in endometriosis

University of Reading School of Pharmacy

Endometriosis is a common long-term health condition that affects around 190 million women of reproductive age worldwide. It causes severe pain during periods, sex, going to the toilet, and sometimes just general pelvic discomfort, bloating, and tiredness. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Widera, Dr G Cottrell

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

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Cardiac Harmony: Modelling Heart Beats with Stem Cells and Code

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

Despite significant advancements in cardiac research, heart disease remains a leading cause of mortality globally. Unexpected cardiac events can occur even in young, fit individuals engaged in routine activities. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Barrett-Jolley, Dr R Oldershaw

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Creating patient-specific retinal organoids from human induced pluripotent stem cells for in vitro simulation of uveitis

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Uveitis, although uncommon, is a notable cause of visual impairment and blindness. Uveitis encompasses a range of conditions driven by both innate autoinflammatory and adaptive autoimmune CD4 T-cell responses. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Maghsoudlou

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Using human pluripotent stem cell-based models to study glia-associated biology in neurological diseases

Masaryk University Faculty of Medicine

Affiliation. Masaryk University, Faculty of Medicine. Study program. Ph.D. program Biomedical Sciences. Specialization. Cell and Tissue Morphology. Read more

Supervisor: Dr DB Bohačiaková

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MSc by Research: Non-canonical functions of SRSF protein kinase (SRPK) in pluripotent stem cells

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

The overarching goal of our research is to identify and characterise the protein kinase signalling pathways that control stem cell pluripotency and differentiation and determine how protein kinase signalling is disrupted to cause human developmental disorders. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Findlay

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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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MSc By Research: Isolation and Sorting of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells for Cell Therapy Applications in Lipodystrophy Disorders

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: Dr G McIlroy, Dr A Holme

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MSc By Research: Investigating the cellular mechanisms underlying the link between maternal diabetes and autism spectrum disorders using 3D human brain organoids.

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: Dr E Kang, Dr D Berg

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Identification of transcriptomic signatures of autism-like neurodevelopmental disorder

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

The overarching aim of this project is to define transcriptional patterns and identify new genetic elements essential for the correct development of the human brain. Read more

Supervisors: Dr PG Grzechnik, Dr A J Whitmarsh

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Mechanisms of Cancer Stem Cell Survival, Metastasis Formation and Immune Evasion in Cancer

University of Reading School of Pharmacy

Recent research suggests that cancer cells within a tumour represent a highly heterogeneous cell population. In particular many tumours contain small percentage of cells that share several characteristics with stem cells. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Widera

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The Importance of Muscle Stem Cells: Implications for Muscle Repair in Inflammation and Trauma

University of Nottingham School of Medicine

Skeletal muscle possesses a remarkable capacity for adaptation and repair, processes essential in the maintenance of skeletal muscle health. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Joanisse, Prof P Greenhaff, Dr JM Mallinson, Dr C Deane

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

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Developing a novel drug screening platform for schistosomes using the free-living flatworm Schmidtea mediterranea

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

Schistosoma mansoni is one of three major schistosome species that infect over 240 million people across 70 developing countries, with an additional 0.6 billion at risk of infection. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Shakir

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

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Epigenetics of early human development: From molecular mechanisms to regenerative medicine

University of Leicester Molecular and Cell Biology

The 46th chromosome in XX female mammals, the second X, has to be switched off. That way females equalize gene dosage of X-linked genes with XY males. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Markaki, Prof J Schwabe, Dr JH Hodgkinson

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Epigenetics of early human development: From molecular mechanisms to regenerative medicine

University of Leicester Molecular and Cell Biology

Ever wondered how nature maintains balance of gene expression between sex chromosomes? Well, the 46th chromosome of XX females, the second X, has to be switched off. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Markaki, Dr T Schalch

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

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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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The role of extracellular vesicles in lung epithelial cell communication in health and disease

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

There is an opportunity to apply for a widening participation scholarship (available to UK candidates or those eligible for UK fees) can be found here. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Miklavc

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Molecular mechanism of vimentin induced epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT) and stemness in cancer cells

Queen Mary University of London Institute of Dentistry

Background. Most cancers are epithelial in origin and arise from a single progenitor cell, similar to an embryo, to become a clone of cells. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Waseem, Dr H Tummala, Dr F Flores-Borja

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4-year PhD Studentship: Osseointegrative and antimicrobial surfaces for dental implant with designed micro/nano-topographies

University of Bristol Bristol Dental School

The use of dental implants has become a common treatment for the replacement of missing or damaged teeth. It is estimated that 10% of the world’s population will need a dental implant in their lifetime. Read more

Supervisors: Prof B Su, Dr J Armstrong, Dr A Nobbs

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Stochastic modelling and inference for live-cell gene expression time-series data to unravel the mechanisms of stem cell differentiation

University of St Andrews School of Mathematics and Statistics

Research Group: Division of Statistics

This project will develop statistical methodology for noisy time-series data and stochastic computational models to analyse live-cell imaging data provided by the lab of our collaborator Dr Cerys Manning at the University of Manchester. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Minas

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Funding for the Executive Dean’s PhD Studentship: Lineage tracing of blood stem cell development in embryo-like gastruloids

Brunel University London Life Sciences

The team of Cristina Pina (https://www.brunel.ac.uk/people/cristina-pina), Alessandro Esposito (https://www.brunel.ac.uk/people/alessandro-esposito) and… Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Pina

10 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/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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Gaining mechanistic insights into Atrial Fibrillation: Bench to bedside approaches

University of Liverpool Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia with symptoms like irregular heart rate, palpitations, shortness of breath, tiredness, and dizziness. Read more

Supervisor: Dr RB Burton

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

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We have 103 stem cells PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

stem cells PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 103 stem cells PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Determining metabolic reprogramming events in stem cells in response to inflammatory disease phenotype

Dissecting mechanisms that control adult stem cells in health, disease, and ageing

Exploring the role of interferon stimulated genes (ISGs) in stem cells of serous ovarian cancer

Studying protein homeostasis in healthy and malignant stem cells

The selective action of RAR ligands

MSc by Research: Monitoring and manipulating kinase activity in stem cells

Role of primary cilia in skeletal muscle stem cells and muscle regeneration

Control of skeletal muscle regeneration and aging by cell signalling

Pharmacological effects of cannabidiol (CBD) on mesenchymal stem cells in endometriosis

Cardiac Harmony: Modelling Heart Beats with Stem Cells and Code

Creating patient-specific retinal organoids from human induced pluripotent stem cells for in vitro simulation of uveitis

Using human pluripotent stem cell-based models to study glia-associated biology in neurological diseases

MSc by Research: Non-canonical functions of SRSF protein kinase (SRPK) in pluripotent stem cells

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

MSc By Research: Isolation and Sorting of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells for Cell Therapy Applications in Lipodystrophy Disorders

MSc By Research: Investigating the cellular mechanisms underlying the link between maternal diabetes and autism spectrum disorders using 3D human brain organoids.

Identification of transcriptomic signatures of autism-like neurodevelopmental disorder

Mechanisms of Cancer Stem Cell Survival, Metastasis Formation and Immune Evasion in Cancer

The Importance of Muscle Stem Cells: Implications for Muscle Repair in Inflammation and Trauma

Developing a novel drug screening platform for schistosomes using the free-living flatworm Schmidtea mediterranea

Epigenetics of early human development: From molecular mechanisms to regenerative medicine

Epigenetics of early human development: From molecular mechanisms to regenerative medicine

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

The role of extracellular vesicles in lung epithelial cell communication in health and disease

Molecular mechanism of vimentin induced epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT) and stemness in cancer cells

4-year PhD Studentship: Osseointegrative and antimicrobial surfaces for dental implant with designed micro/nano-topographies

Stochastic modelling and inference for live-cell gene expression time-series data to unravel the mechanisms of stem cell differentiation

Funding for the Executive Dean’s PhD Studentship: Lineage tracing of blood stem cell development in embryo-like gastruloids

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

Gaining mechanistic insights into Atrial Fibrillation: Bench to bedside approaches

We have 103 stem cells PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

stem cells PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 103 stem cells PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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