Neuroscience (cell signalling) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 22 Neuroscience (cell signalling) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

MSc by Research: Targeted protein post-translational modification to rewire cell signalling

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Post-translational modifications (PTMs) of proteins, such as ubiquitylation and phosphorylation, are fundamental determinants of protein function and cellular signalling. Read more

Supervisors: Prof G Sapkota, Dr S Virdee

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

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Engineering extracellular vesicles/exosomes for the treatment of ocular disease

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Optometry & Vision Sciences

Extracellular vesicles, also referred to as exosomes, are membrane‐bound particles containing huge numbers of proteins as well as genetic material in the form of RNA (mRNA and miRNA). Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Mead

5 August 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Dissecting the interplay of extracellular vesicle signalling and tryptophan metabolism in schizophrenia pathogenesis

University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology

L-kynurenine (KYN) and kynurenic acid (KYNA) are metabolites of the kynurenine pathway (KP) of tryptophan degradation and have been found to be increased in the brains of patients with schizophrenia. Read more

Supervisor: Prof F Giorgini

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

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School of Life Sciences Black Scholars Programme

University of Dundee

The School of Life Sciences and the University of Dundee are committed to addressing under-representation in postgraduate research and we are pleased to offer our first Masters by Research Scholarships for UK students from Black or Black-Mixed Backgrounds. Read more

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Self funded MSc by Research or PhD in Biology: Ion channel signalling in cancer cells

University of York Department of Biology

Lead supervisor: Dr W Brackenbury. The student will be registered with the Department of Biology. Our cells constantly sense and transport ions present in their environment. Read more

Supervisor: Dr W Brackenbury

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

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Ion channel signalling in cancer cells

University of York York Biomedical Research Institute

Our cells constantly sense and transport ions present in their environment. From embryonic development to epilepsy to heart disease to cancer, our cells’ ability to respond to changes in the ionic microenvironment is essential for healthy ageing. Read more

Supervisor: Dr W Brackenbury

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

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Cell-biological mechanisms mediating primary cilium mediated interpretation of Shh signalling during vertebrate neuronal differentiation

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Newborn neurons undergo extensive morphological changes as they polarise to extend axons. In the developing spinal cord, newborn neurons extend axons towards their targets in response to cues from the surrounding tissues. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Das, Dr S Herbert

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

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Understanding how electrical communication can regulate metabolic cycles in bacteria biofilms

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Engineering

Project Overview. A biofilm is a robust form of bacteria colony resistant to antibiotics. They have significant impacts on a multitude of industries impacting health and industrial processes such as in food production and water security. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Hayashi, Dr G Barrett

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

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MSc by Research: Regulation of microglial phenotypes by adenosine and in contribution to ageing in the brain

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Microglia are the major innate immune cells in the central nervous system and are required for the response to invading pathogens, removal of damaged or… Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Arthur, Dr A Lloyd

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

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Manipulation of neuroimmune responses and behaviour by infectious agents

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

This project is available exclusively to self-funded students who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2023/24. The project focuses on how infectious agents modify the individuals that they infect and how neuroimmune responses to infection moderate behaviour changes in warm-blooded animals and humans. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Mcconkey, Dr S Clapcote

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

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Cancer Neuroscience: Investigating the impact of non-CNS tumours on neuronal plasticity in the brain

University of Nottingham School of Life Sciences

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, resulting in approximately 18 million new cases and 10 million deaths each year. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Sheridan

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

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What is the relevance of hormones made in the brain?

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

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Supervisors: Dr N Vasudevan, Prof P G Knight

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

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Investigating the role of Aquaporins in age related diseases

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

Physical frailty, with its associated immobility and disability, is a major factor limiting independence among older people. A key contributor to frailty is a decline in muscle mass and strength (sarcopenia) and the burden of sarcopenia is substantial, with a cost to the NHS of ~£2.5bn/pa. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Staunton

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

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Investigating the neuro-stromal-immune interactions in inflammageing and osteoarthritis.

University of Greenwich School of Pharmacy (Medway Campus)

Ageing is associated with a higher risk of developing multiple chronic conditions (multimorbidity) including osteoarthritis. Age-associated chronic low-grade inflammation (inflammageing) is a hallmark of osteoarthritis. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Ashraf

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

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Understanding how mutations in the kinase TLK2 cause a neurodevelopmental disorder

University of York York Biomedical Research Institute

Tousled-like kinase 2 (TLK2) was recently identified as a novel genetic locus for a neurodevelopmental disorder. Patients predominantly possess de novo mutations in TLK2, leading to a reduction in its expression or kinase activity. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Evans, Dr I Hahn

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

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We have 22 Neuroscience (cell signalling) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Neuroscience (cell signalling) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 22 Neuroscience (cell signalling) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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