Biochemistry (biosynthesis) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 10 Biochemistry (biosynthesis) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

ThAnoS: thiopeptide antibiotics biosynthesis (GHILAROV_J24DTP)

Background. The acute problem of antimicrobial resistance incentivises us to develop innovative approaches to antibiotic discovery & production. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Ghilarov

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

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MSc by Research: Genetic interactions and novel genes that regulate lignin biosynthesis and straw quality in barley

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Lignin is a major component of plant cell walls, and has a significant influence on the digestibility and uses of plant biomass. The lignin biosynthesis pathway has been one of the most intensively studied. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C Halpin

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

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Self funded MSc by research or PhD in Biology: Discovery, evolution and applications in plant natural product biosynthesis

University of York Department of Biology

Lead supervisor: . The student will be registered with the Department of Biology. Plants are capable of producing complex molecules for defense and adaptation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B R Lichman

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Natural products in bacterial physiology and chemical interaction

University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology

Microbial natural products have diverse chemical structures and bioactivities, which range from cell-cell signalling, nutrient acquisition, antifungal and antibacterial activity to stress resistance (1). Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Jenul, Prof D Jones

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

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Genome mining of novel antimicrobial natural products

Aberdeen University School of Natural and Computing Sciences

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Deng

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

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Understanding the roles of triacylglycerol in modulating mycobacterial growth and biophysical properties

University of Leicester Department of Respiratory Sciences

Mycobacteria contain more lipid than any other bacteria. In addition to a characteristically lipid-rich cell envelope, mycobacteria can accumulate triacylglycerol (TAG) as cytoplasmic lipid bodies (LBs). Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Garton , Dr G Mukamolova

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

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The molecular basis of aphid resistance to cereal defensive compounds

Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology International Max Planck Research School

Background. All plants mediate their interactions with the environment through chemical signals, and gramine and hordenine are examples. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J D'Auria, Dr G Kunert, Prof J Gershenzon

18 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Polysialyltransferases as a target in metastatic cancer

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Institute of Cancer Therapeutics

Polysialic acid plays an essential role in neuronal development, but by adulthood is absent from the human body. Its biosynthesis is regulated by two polysialyltransferases. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Falconer, Dr S Shnyder

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

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Design, synthesis and evaluation of novel polysialyltransferase inhibitors as anti- metastatic agents

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Institute of Cancer Therapeutics

Polysialic acid plays an essential role in neuronal development, but by adulthood is absent from the human body. Its biosynthesis is regulated by two polysialyltransferases (polySTs). Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Falconer, Dr S Shnyder

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

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Characterisation of high provitamin A (beta carotene) fruits and vegetables

Royal Holloway, University of London School of Biological Sciences

Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) remains a global health problem. It is the leading cause of preventable blindness in young children, can compromise immune function and exacerbates childhood diseases. Read more

Supervisors: Prof P Fraser, Dr LP Perez , Dr G Enfissi

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

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We have 10 Biochemistry (biosynthesis) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Biochemistry (biosynthesis) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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