Other (pathogens) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 8 Other (pathogens) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Regulation of virulence and biofilm formation by quorum sensing and the "stress alarmone" ppGpp in gram-negative pathogenic bacteria.

University of Cambridge Department of Biochemistry

We are investigating the complex interplay between cell-cell signalling (quorum sensing), microbial lifestyle (i.e., free-living planktonic cultures vs sessile biofilm communities), growth phase and virulence in gram-negative bacteria. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Welch

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Laser-based fabrication of medical diagnostic devices in paper

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

The focus of our group’s research is the development of user-friendly sensors or devices for affordable and rapid clinical diagnostic testing at the point-of-care (POC) of a patient, i.e., at their hospital bedside or in a care/nursing home, or in ambulance or at home. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Sones

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

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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

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

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4-year PhD Studentship: A novel, bacterial quorum sensor-infused nanocarrier drug delivery system to tackle antimicrobial resistant fungi

University of Bristol Bristol Dental School

Healthcare associated infections (HAI) remain an unresolved clinical issue that significantly impacts patients’ lives and global economies. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Bandara, Dr A Nobbs

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

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MSc By Research: Research project Exploiting fungal cell wall remodelling mechanisms to combat antifungal drug tolerance

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 C Munro, Dr D Childers, Dr H Cao, Dr L Walker

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

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Freeze-dried bacteriophage formulations against antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) presents a significant global public health issue. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Skvortsov, Prof K Malcolm, Dr V Kett

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

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Molecular Mechanisms of Resolution of Inflammation

University of Birmingham Institute of Inflammation and Ageing

We are seeking talented, motivated students to join the research group led by Professor Andy Clark (https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/inflammation-ageing/clark-andy.aspx), a member of the University of Birmingham’s Rheumatology Research Group (https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/inflammation-ageing/research/rheumatology-research-group/index.aspx). Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Clark

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

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Nanoparticle delivery of antibiotics for treatment of pulmonary infection

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a major global risk to human health by causing death, disability, longer hospitalisations, and increased healthcare costs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr V Kett, Prof M Tunney

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

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We have 8 Other (pathogens) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Other (pathogens) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 8 Other (pathogens) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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