Biochemistry (membrane) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 34 Biochemistry (membrane) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

MScR - Computational modelling to investigate the role of membrane microdomains in cell signalling

University of Bristol School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience

The dynamic organization of the plasma membrane into specialized cholesterol-rich microdomains plays a crucial role in cellular signalling and the regulation of various biological processes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr RC Corey

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

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How does the dynamic intra-membrane aggregation of phage lysis proteins kill bacterial pathogens?

The University of Manchester Department of Physics and Astronomy

This is an interdisciplinary project. It will provide a unique opportunity to obtain training in a wide range of interdisciplinary skills, including protein engineering techniques, protein purification, atomic force microscopy, neutron reflection and scattering as well as molecular dynamics simulations. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Lu

28 June 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Membrane protein-metabolite interactions important in mitochondrial energy metabolism for burning fat as heat (CRICHTON_U24DTP)

University of East Anglia Norwich Medical School

Primary supervisor - Dr Paul Crichton . Secondary supervisor - Prof. Tom Clarke (UEA) . Mitochondria in our cells harness energy through the breakdown of nutrients to produce ATP through oxidative phosphorylation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Crichton

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

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Crystallization of membrane proteins

Ariel University Chemical Sciences

We aim at developing a SIMPLE-TO-IMPLEMENT & GENERAL crystallization approach for membrane proteins embedded in a micelle of choice. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Patchornik

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

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Synthesis of Novel Organic Probes for the Study of Lipid-Lipid Interactions

King’s College London School of Natural & Mathematical Sciences

Lipids are diverse and principal components of the cell and are involved in a vast array of processes ranging from their well-known structural importance in cell membranes, through to energy storage and participation in signalling pathways. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Cobb, Prof U Eggert, Dr ES Silva

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

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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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Structure-function relationships governing polyphenol bioactivity with respect to plasma membranes

University of Reading Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences

This project aims to investigate polyphenol binding to lipid membrane surfaces with a view to understanding how polyphenol structure and aggregation within the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) affects the bioavailability of these nutraceuticals. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R A Frazier, Dr R Green

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

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Obtaining insights into how a signalling hub protein Ras activates multiple effectors

University of Leicester Molecular and Cell Biology

The RAS family of small GTPases act as signalling hubs regulating cell proliferation and differentiation. They are highly conserved from yeast to humans, highlighting their fundamental biological roles. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Tanaka , Dr R Mahen

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

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(MRC DTP CASE) An Integrative Structural Biology Platform for Drug Discovery

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Solute carriers (SLCs) are the second largest class of membrane-embedded proteins with over 400 members organised into 66 families. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Politis, Dr CP Pliotas

13 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK 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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Investigating the role of P2X7 receptor intracellular domains in cell signalling

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Biosciences

Project description. P2X7 receptors are ion channels that are found on the surface of immune cells, where they respond to the binding of extracellular ATP, a damage signal released by dying cells in infection and injury. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Young, Dr J Parker

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

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Structural basis of two-component system signaling

Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology International Max Planck Research School

Background: . As bacteria explore new habitats, go to war with competitors or collaborate against common enemies, they rely heavily on intra- and interspecies communication and precise molecular scouting of their environment. Read more

Supervisors: Prof UH Hellmich, Prof S.E.O. O'Connor

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

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MSc by Research: Feel the tension – how does S-acylation of OSCA ion channels regulate responses to environmental change in plants?

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Plants, being sessile organisms, must sense and respond to environmental change, such as temperature or drought, without being able to move. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Hemsley, Prof U Zachariae, Prof M Knight

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

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MSc by Research: Unravelling Alpha-Arrestins: A Promising Strategy to Conquer Candida Infections and Multidrug Resistance

Aberdeen University School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

The MSc by Research programme at the University of Aberdeen is for students interested in a research-intensive master's degree. It is designed specifically to enhance your skills for a PhD or research career. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Kubota, Dr R Hatakeyama

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

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