Biochemistry (face) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 7 Biochemistry (face) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Targeting dormant cancer cells in myeloma

University of Sheffield School of Medicine and Population Health

Multiple myeloma is the second most common blood cancer and remains essentially incurable. Chemotherapy is effective at reducing tumour and extends survival, but it never fully eradicates disease, so patients face inevitable relapse. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Green, Prof S El-Khamisy

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

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Preclinical testing of collagen synthesis inhibitors for fibrotic disease

University of Liverpool Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease Department of Musculoskeletal Biology

Fibrotic disease is characterised by an excessive accumulation of collagen within tissues, which then impedes tissue function. Organ fibrosis specifically kidney fibrosis, liver fibrosis, cardiac fibrosis and lung fibrosis have limited treatment options, pose a huge clinical burden and are life-limiting diseases. Read more

Supervisor: Dr EG Laird

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

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Targeting Ras palmitoylation for the treatment of cancer

University of Dundee School of Medicine

Lay summary. Proteins can be thought of as molecular machines that carry out work within cells. Protein activity can be regulated through the reversible attachment of certain chemical groups to specific amino acids within proteins. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Fraser

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

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The effect of antihypertensive drugs in the treatment of breast cancer as monotherapy and in combination with Nigella sativa

Kingston University Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education

Cancer research is one of the most highly funded and research-intensive fields in laboratories. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N. W Wehida

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

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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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MSc by Research: Signaling pathways controlling epidermal development in cereals

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Plants living on land face brutal threats from pests, dehydration and temperature. To survive and thrive, land plants evolved a waxy ‘cuticle’ and distinctive epidermal cells such as gas pores and defensive barbs. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S McKim

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

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The role of carers in medicines management for people living with dementia

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

It is estimated that there are close to 50 million people living with dementia worldwide, and this number is estimated to double every 20 years. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Barry, Prof C Hughes

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

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We have 7 Biochemistry (face) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Biochemistry (face) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 7 Biochemistry (face) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Targeting dormant cancer cells in myeloma

Preclinical testing of collagen synthesis inhibitors for fibrotic disease

Targeting Ras palmitoylation for the treatment of cancer

The effect of antihypertensive drugs in the treatment of breast cancer as monotherapy and in combination with Nigella sativa

Genome mining of novel antimicrobial natural products

MSc by Research: Signaling pathways controlling epidermal development in cereals

The role of carers in medicines management for people living with dementia

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