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Genetics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 245 Genetics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

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Investigating Epilepsy Molecular Mechanisms in Patient-Specific Stem Cell Models of SLC6A1 Deficiency

Newcastle University Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School
SLC6A1 encodes GAT-1, a voltage-dependent gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) transporter that is responsible for the reuptake of GABA from the synapse. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Alsaqati, Prof A Trevelyan
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Transgenerational epigenetic consequences of pollution exposure.

University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology
Project background. Environmental insults such as pollution can cause transgenerational negative health outcomes in both wild animal populations and humans. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Marshall
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The Rhonski project: Examining Rho and Notch signalling in skin development and disease

St George’s, University of London Medical and Biomedical Education Institute
The skin provides a crucial protective layer between the human body and the outside world. Whilst the epidermis forms a barrier against infection, the inner dermis houses the blood vessels required to sustain the hair follicles and cells contained within both the epidermal and dermal layers. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr LS Southgate, Dr A Chikh
 26 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Identification of novel genes involved in fovea formation

St George’s, University of London Medical and Biomedical Education Institute
Visual acuity depends on the fovea, located at the back of the retina, in the centre of a structure called the macula. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Pittman, Dr FC Cavodeassi, Dr GG Gestri
 26 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Understanding the mechanisms behind co-linkage of antimicrobial and heavy metal resistance genes in pathogenic bacteria from livestock in the UK.

University of Reading School of Biological Sciences
Project Overview.  . Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a crisis of international concern, with approximately 44% of all prescribed antibiotics used in veterinary medicine within the UK. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G Mulley, Prof S C Andrews
 24 June 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Somatic evolution in plants

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Life Sciences
Fixed term contract for 3 years, commencing September 2024. Bursary of £19,237 per annum and a full fee-waiver for UK tuition fees. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Carter-Brown
 31 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Discovering off-target side-effects and drug repurposing candidates using expression perturbation data

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School
The MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit at the University of Bristol is the leading group for the development and application of causal analysis and evidence triangulation in health research to improve lives. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof T Gaunt
 20 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Revealing the genomic basis of reproductive mode evolution and speciation in Littorina snails

University of Sussex School of Life Sciences
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated PhD student to study the links between reproductive mode evolution and speciation in intertidal snails from the genus Littorina. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Stankowski
 31 July 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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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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Short and long-term genetic and behavioural consequences of traumatic brain injury in fruit flies

University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology
General background . How many fingers am I holding up? What day of the week is it? Follow my finger? These three questions are designed to test your sensory, memory and motor neural abilities following an accident; all three systems are affected by a severe deceleration of your brain. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr B Warren, Dr E Rosato, Dr R Feuda
 23 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Understanding the role of pigmentation in retinal and vision development

University of Leicester School of Psychology and Vision Sciences
Establishing structure-function correlations in vision development  . The aim of this project is to develop methods to study the relationship between pigmentation and vision development in humans and zebrafish.  . Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Thomas, Dr W Norton, Dr J McDearmid
 23 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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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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Investigating the role of SUMOylation in meiotic recombination and chromosome segregation in Arabidopsis

University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology
  Research Group: Midlands Integrative Biosciences Training Partnership (MIBTP)
Post-translational modifications of proteins such as phosphorylation, methylation and acetylation have been extensively studied in eukaryotes and now the Small Ubiquitin modifier (SUMO) is gaining attention for its importance in fundamental biological roles. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Higgins, Dr D Guttery
 23 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Unlocking the genetic potential of barley by modulating recombination

University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology
Barley is a major worldwide crop used for malting and animal feed. However, breeding new varieties is constrained by the frequency of genetic crossovers (1-3 crossovers per chromosome pair) and their distribution (biased towards the chromosome ends) that underpin crop improvement1,2. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Higgins, Dr D Guttery
 23 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Identifying the neurogenetic network underlying visually-driven sleep

University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology
General background. Sleep is a behavioural quiescence widely observed in the animal kingdom. During sleep, an animal’s motor activity, as well as their responsiveness to environmental stimuli, are largely reduced. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Chen, Dr R Feuda
 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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Human Genetics, Genomics and Disease: Integrating fusion-proteins molecular signatures for advancing sarcoma diagnosis and therapy

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, Germany. Supervisors. Dr Nezha Benabdallah, Dr Daria Bunina. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr NB Benabdallah
 19 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Human Genetics, Genomics and Disease: Understanding how nuclear architecture affects neuronal function in health and disease

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: Prof N Gilbert
 19 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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NIHR GOSH BRC Translational Research (Non-Clinical) PhD Studentships

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust
The NIHR Great Ormond Street Hospital Biomedical Research Centre (NIHR GOSH BRC) PhD Studentship Programme aims to fund five highly motivated non-clinical PhDs students to support the training and development of the next generation of translational researchers. Read more
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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
Research interests/description of main research theme. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Clarke, Prof J Frampton
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Multimodal Artificial Intelligence for the Detection and stratification of Necrotising Enterocolitis in premature born infants (MAIDNEC)

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust GOSH BRC Applied Child Health Informatics Theme (Non-Clinical) PhD Studentships
Necrotising Enterocolitis (NEC) is a severe gastrointestinal inflammatory condition affecting neonates, most commonly premature infants although up to 25% is observed among full-term babies1. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Eaton, Dr E Mazomenos
 15 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Health outcomes of children with rare or complex conditions and their families: a longitudinal cohort study using linked primary and secondary healthcare data in England

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust GOSH BRC Applied Child Health Informatics Theme (Non-Clinical) PhD Studentships
Rare or complex conditions (RCCs), such as major congenital anomalies or inherited conditions that are screened for in newborns, have serious health, functional and social consequences for affected individuals. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr AZ Zylbersztejn, Dr J Tan, Prof MCB Cortina Borja
 15 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Health and development outcomes and their interaction for children with chronic liver disease: a population-based cohort using novel linkage between health and education records

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust GOSH BRC Applied Child Health Informatics Theme (Non-Clinical) PhD Studentships
Each year in the UK, 400 children are diagnosed with chronic liver disease (CLD), with a fifth requiring liver transplantation at some stage. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof KH Harron, Dr AZ Zylbersztejn
 15 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Disrupted SUMO signalling in epithelial cancers, implications for genome stability and response to therapy.

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
 Supervisor: Dr A Garvin
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Advancing translational cell therapy for Hirschsprung disease

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust BRC Translational Research (Non-Clinical) PhD Studentships
Clinical disorders characterised by neuronal loss or dysfunction in the gastrointestinal tract remain some of the most challenging to manage, with considerable morbidity and mortality and very limited treatments. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C McCann, Prof P De Coppi
 15 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Investigation of host-virus interactions

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 in the area of molecular virology. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Stacey, Dr J N Barr
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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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Vascularising human mini-brains in a dish

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust BRC Translational Research (Non-Clinical) PhD Studentships
Blood vessels play a pivotal role in brain development and function. They promote tissue growth and survival by supplying nutrients and oxygen to surrounding tissues, signals to progenitor populations, as well as guiding neuronal migration. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr PA Alexandre, Prof D Long
 15 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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AI-assisted diagnosis, surgical planning & implant design for craniofacial patient care

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust BRC Translational Research (Non-Clinical) PhD Studentships
Craniofacial diseases, particularly in craniosynostosis cases, present significant challenges in diagnosis and treatment. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Schievano, Prof O Jeelani
 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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