Biophysics (vivo) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 14 Biophysics (vivo) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

(MRC DTP CASE) Designing Peptide hydrogels as vehicles for targeted and localised in-vivo therapeutics delivery

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

One of the key engineering challenges in the life-science and biomedical sectors is the design and manufacturing of bespoke hydrogels for 3D cell culture, tissue engineering and cell/drug delivery. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Saiani, Dr K Finegan

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

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Using microRNA inhibitors to boost GABAergic inhibition as a genetic therapy for epilepsy

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disease characterised by recurrent spontaneous seizures and cognitive co-morbidities. Current small molecule approaches to treating epilepsy are ineffective in a significant portion of cases, and are associated with substantial adverse effects. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G. Morris, Dr R Wykes, Prof R Baines

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

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Untangling how Shelterin safeguards telomere structure and stability - one molecule at a time

University of Sheffield School of Biosciences

Background. Telomeres solve two problems with linear chromosomes. the end-replication problem, DNA loss from the end of chromosomes every replication cycle; and the end-protection problem, protection of the chromosome ends to prevent chromosome fusions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Newton, Dr A Pyne

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

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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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Model-predictive control of brain plasticity for optimal non-invasive brain stimulation

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Neuroplasticity is the mechanism that underpins the brain’s ability to learn or recovery from traumatic events, but also its deterioration underlies several Neurodegenerative diseases and mental illnesses. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Trujillo-Barreto, Dr C Lea-Carnall

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

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Design and Folding of beta barrel membrane proteins

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

The cell walls of Gram negative bacteria are packed with b-barrel outer membrane proteins (OMPs) whose function are essential for bacterial growth and virulence. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S E Radford, Prof D B Brockwell

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

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Engineering Developable Biopharmaceuticals

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: Prof D B Brockwell, Prof S E Radford

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

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Exploring the roles of a novel prion-like protein in stress resistance and ageing (TAYLOR_U24DTP2)

University of East Anglia School of Biological Sciences

Primary Supervisor: Dr. Rebecca Taylor . Secondary Supervisor: Prof. Tom Wileman (QIB) . Ageing is associated with increased rates of disease, including neurodegenerative conditions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Taylor

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

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Measuring the brain's energy dynamics to establish crucial biomarkers for mood disorders

Brighton & Sussex Medical School Post-graduate Research

The brain is one of the most metabolically active organs in the body, consuming a disproportionately large amount of energy compared to its size. Read more

Supervisors: Dr I Asllani, Dr A Colasanti

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

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Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) analysis by Polarized Excitation Emission Matric (pEEM) spectroscopy, NBL-3

University of Galway School of Natural Sciences

Application(s) are invited from suitably qualified candidates for full-time funded PhD scholarship(s) starting in February 2024 affiliated to the Nanoscale Biophotonics Laboratory in the Discipline of Physics (School of Natural Sciences) at the University of Galway. Read more

Supervisor: Prof AG Ryder

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

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Pharmacological effect of psychedelics drugs in chronic pain

University of Reading School of Pharmacy

Psychedelic drugs, such as dimethyl tryptamine (DMT), lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) and psilocybin (originally derived from mushrooms) cause a profound alteration of perception and mood and are being investigated clinically to treat a range of neuropsychiatric disorders. Read more

Supervisors: Prof G J Stephens, Dr M Maiaru

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

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Investigating the Local Mode of Action of Anti-Perspirants using model systems and advanced probing techniques

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

This EPSRC Case PhD studentship is a collaboration between the University of Liverpool and Unilever to understand the action of personal care products on skin at the localised chemical level. . Read more

Supervisor: Prof R Raval

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

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Improvements of asparaginase-based treatment for Childhood ALL

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Biosciences

Project Description. Most popular current treatments for childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) in clinic are based on asparaginase (Raja et al 2012). Read more

Supervisors: Dr O V Gerasimenko, Dr J Gerasimenko

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

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Development of a new muscle mechanics model - mechanics of lower limb muscles during gait

University of Birmingham School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

The goal of this project is to build a new model of muscle contraction called the Active Spring Muscle Model (ASMM) and to verify the model in human gait mechanics. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S-H Yeo

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

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We have 14 Biophysics (vivo) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Biophysics (vivo) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 14 Biophysics (vivo) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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