Immunology (tissue) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 39 Immunology (tissue) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Deciphering the cell death-dependent fibrotic niche following lung injury

University of Edinburgh College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine

Research Group: Centre for Inflammation Research

Background. Lung disease causes 1 in 5 deaths globally with limited treatment advances for many acute and chronic respiratory conditions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Lucas, Dr DD Dorward, Dr P Ramachandran

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

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Innovative Biological Scaffolds for Regenerative Replacement of Dysfunctional Heart Valves

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

The School of Biomedical Sciences invites applications from prospective postgraduate researchers who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2024/25. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H.E. Berry

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

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Investigating the role of neutrophil-mediated tissue damage in a model of lupus nephritis

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a rare autoimmune disease that affects around 5 million people worldwide. It disproportionately affects women and is incurable. Read more

Supervisors: Dr HL Wright, Dr D Wilkinson, Dr D Turner

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

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Tissue Regeneration and Cancer MSc Research Programme

University of Glasgow

The Tissue Regeneration and Cancer MSc Research Programme at the University of Glasgow, will deliver high quality research, training and mentorship to excellent and ambitious students interested in cancer research, including- but not limited to- its intersection with stem cell biology, immunity, metabolism, development, regenerative biology, and behavioural science. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Masters by Research

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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

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

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Understanding the link between fibrosis, inflammation, and breast cancer initiation

University of Leicester Molecular and Cell Biology

Understanding the fundamental molecular events that result in tumour initiation is critical to the prevention and treatment of human cancers. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Switzer

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

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Systemic infections accelerate tau spreading by promoting glial activation

University of Southampton School of Biological Sciences

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease, with a complex biology. In this PhD project, we aim to explore the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying tau pathology. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Teeling

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

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Self-funded PhD- Understanding tumour-mediated suppression of cytotoxic T cell function by rebuilding it in vitro

University of Bristol School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine

Summary. Cytotoxic T cells have the capability of killing tumour target cells. However, this ability is commonly suppressed within the tumour microenvironment. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C Wuelfing

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

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NIHR Leeds BRC: An interferon diagnostic to inform early detection and prevention strategies in Ana positive CTDs

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

Type I interferons (IFN) play a role in a wide range of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs), and strong evidence suggests that measurement of IFN activity could have clinical value, although testing has not progressed into clinical settings. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Del Galdo, Dr R Ross

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

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Regulation of gingival mast cells activity by valproic acid-potential to repurpose for treatment of periodontitis?

Queen Mary University of London Institute of Dentistry

Background. Periodontitis or chronic inflammation of the tooth-supporting tissues caused by a dysbiotic biofilm is the main cause of tooth loss in the adult population. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Flores-Borja

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

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Determining how immune responses are regulated in the lung and gut by the local environment

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

The immune system must respond quickly to infection but must also be tightly regulated so it ignores harmless substances and our own tissues. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Travis, Prof R K Grencis, Prof D Thornton

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

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Immunotherapy: Killing Cancer using Dead Virus

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

It is now accepted that our immune systems can hold the key to treating otherwise incurable cancers. So-called “immunotherapy” is an increasingly common method of treating tumours, leading to impressive increases in patient responses. . Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Griffin, Dr A Samson

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

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T Cell Responses in Acute Myeloid Leukaemia

Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute Central

This 4-year PhD studentship will be based at the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute, New Paterson Building, Withington, Manchester, UK. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Williams

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

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Using a zebrafish tumour initiation model, single cell transcriptomics and in vivo live imaging to dissect mechanisms driving the development of tumour promoting neutrophils from the inception of cancer.

University of Edinburgh College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine

Research Group: Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre

****Please direct any enquires to Dr Yi Feng - yi.feng@ed.ac.uk in the first instance****. Students will be registered for their degree at either the University of Glasgow or Edinburgh, depending on the project they apply for. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Khamseh, Dr L Carlin, Dr X Fu, Dr Y Feng

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

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(BRC) Nailfold capillary imaging in the idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (Non-Clinical)

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

The idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIMs) are rare conditions characterised by distinct clinical subtypes and varied multisystem involvement. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Murray, Dr H Chinoy, Dr J Lamb

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

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We have 39 Immunology (tissue) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Immunology (tissue) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 39 Immunology (tissue) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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