Cancer Biology (infections) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 8 Cancer Biology (infections) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Ejecting infection: Understanding how epithelial tissues rid themselves of viral infections by apical extrusion

University of York York Biomedical Research Institute

Background. The epithelial tissues of our bodies use physical barriers and innate defences to fight viral infection. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Baker

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

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Virology: Sun exposure as a novel risk factor for Zika virus infection

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

Mosquito-borne disease is now receiving unprecedented attention due to major outbreaks in new geographic areas including Brazil, Mexico, India, China, the Middle East and SE Asia. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C McKimmie, Dr K Shams, Dr S Griffin

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

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Virology: Unique Antiviral Therapy targeting Zika and Related Viruses

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

Zika Virus (ZIKV) has emerged as a new mosquito-borne threat to public health after the devastating South American outbreak. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Griffin, Dr A Kalli, Dr C McKimmie

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

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Exploring Synthetic Lethality Interactions through Targeting the SUMO Pathway for Therapeutic Insights

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 C Bassi

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

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B cell responses during tumour development

University of Strathclyde Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences

The body remains free of infections and disease due to the cascade of actions of the cells and organs of our immune system. During tumour development, tumours induce changes within the local environment and in downstream locations, such as the lymph nodes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr LP Pedro

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

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Is there a role for Fusobacterium nucelatum, candida or HV16 in oral disease progression?

University of Dundee Dental School

Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) accounts for over 90% of all oral cancers and is generally considered the 8th most common cancer worldwide [1]. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Macluskey, Dr D H Edwards

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD 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

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

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Clinical Gastroenterology: Investigation of Fidaxomicin Resistance Mechanisms in Clostridium difficile

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

Clostridium difficile is a leading pathogen in healthcare-associated diarrheal infections. C. difficile has a plastic genome with multiple mobile genetic elements and recognized capacity to acquire genes involved in resistance and virulence. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Wilcox, Prof A O'Neill, Dr J Freeman, Dr I Moura

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

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We have 8 Cancer Biology (infections) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Cancer Biology (infections) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 8 Cancer Biology (infections) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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