Molecular Biology (health science) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Founded in 1784 as the professional body for surgical training in Ireland, RCSI has evolved in the years since to become one of the world's leading health sciences universities. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Ireland PhD Programme

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PhD candidate - Origin of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders in Childhood (f/m/x)

Helmholtz Zentrum Munich Helmholtz Institute for Metabolic, Obesity and Vascular Research (HI-MAG)

We are Helmholtz Munich. In a rapidly changing world, we discover breakthrough solutions for better health. Our research is focused within the areas of metabolic health/diabetes, environmental health, molecular targets and therapies, cell programming and repair, bioengineering, and computational health. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Körner

22 March 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Development of a novel automatised platform for drug discovery in relevant human tissue models

University College London UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health

A 4-year funded PhD studentship is available in the UCL GOS Institute of Child Health “Developmental Biology and Cancer” department. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Stoyanov, Prof P De Coppi, Dr GGG Giobbe

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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The role of selective and novel biomarkers and their correlation with clinical outcome measures, pre and post-surgical treatment of benign and malignant disorders of the prostate

Maelor Academic Unit of Medical & Surgical Sciences (MAUMSS) PhD Opportunities

The Maelor Academic Unit of Medical & Surgical Sciences (MAUMSS) is a novel initiative by the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB), and is designed to encourage and support research within the Health Board and to promote academic activity, basic science and clinical research across North Wales (UK) and beyond. Read more

Supervisors: Prof SF Hughes, Mr I Shergill

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

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Faculty of Science, Masaryk University

Masaryk University

Embark on an enriching academic journey with our esteemed doctoral degree programs in various scientific fields. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Social Sciences Research Programme

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Platelets in health, ageing and disease: new diagnostics and treatments

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Platelets are small blood cells that play a vital role in the chronic and acute progression of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), and also have roles in immunity, inflammation, cancer metastasis, Alzheimer's disease and a range of infections, such as dengue, HIV-1, malaria, and COVID-19. Read more

Supervisor: Dr CI Jones

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

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Microplastics and Nanoplastics as Emerging Risk Factors in Neurodevelopmental and Neurodegenerative Condition

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) are ubiquitous environmental pollutants raising concerns due to their potential adverse effects on human health. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Kevei

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

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PhD candidate to study immune and oncogenic signaling in cellular and animal models (f/m/x)

Helmholtz Zentrum Munich Signaling and Translation (SAT)

We are Helmholtz Munich. In a rapidly changing world, we discover breakthrough solutions for better health. Our research is focused within the areas of metabolic health/diabetes, environmental health, molecular targets and therapies, cell programming and repair, bioengineering, and computational health. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Krappmann

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

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Understanding the mechanisms behind co-linkage of antimicrobial and heavy metal resistance genes in pathogenic bacteria from livestock in the UK.

University of Reading School of Biological Sciences

Project Overview. . Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a crisis of international concern, with approximately 44% of all prescribed antibiotics used in veterinary medicine within the UK. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Mulley, Prof S C Andrews

24 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Exploring the Ubiquitin-Proteasome system’s Impact on Ageing and Disease: The Interplay of Genetics, Lifestyle, and Environment

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Unravelling the molecular and cellular mechanisms driving ageing to improve human health across the lifespan is a central aim of biomedical research. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Kevei

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

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The use of life course epidemiology to support the experimental characterisation of genetic variation

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Project Background. There has been a rapid expansion in the generation of genetic sequence data over the last decade. Understanding the potential relevance of genetic mutations to human health remains challenging. Read more

Supervisors: Prof N Timpson, Dr L Corbin, Dr BL Lam

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

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Unravelling the biophysical mechanisms that regulate liver fibrosis

Aston University College of Health and Life Sciences

Applications are invited for a Postgraduate studentship, supported by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Doctoral Training Programme, to be undertaken within the College of Health and Life Sciences at Aston University. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Shepherd

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

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Molecular mechanisms of the increase in maximal aerobic capacity (VO2max) with regular exercise

University of Stirling Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport

Research Group: PENRG - Physiology Exercise and Nutrition Research Group

Performing regular exercise is crucial for good health and wellbeing, whereas failing to perform sufficient exercise increases the risk of diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer, etc. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Vollaard, Dr ECR Hall

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

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FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in Food Microbiology - Omics-driven investigation of unique features of olive fermentation isolates beneficial for plant fermentation with probiotic properties.

INRAE Inrae - Paris-Saclay Food and Bioproduct Engineering Research Unit

About the Project. Plant-based dairy and meat alternatives have grown in popularity in recent years for various reasons, including sustainability and health benefits, as well as lifestyle trends and dietary restrictions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr KA Karatzas, Dr MWB Wells-Bennik, Dr MD Dasenaki, Prof VV Valdramidis

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

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Exploring the interplay between ageing, gut microbiome, and neurodegenerative diseases

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease represent major health risks in ageing societies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Kevei

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

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We have 101 Molecular Biology (health science) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Molecular Biology (health science) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 101 Molecular Biology (health science) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Our Mission: to Educate, Nurture and Discover for the benefit of Human Health

PhD candidate - Origin of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders in Childhood (f/m/x)

Development of a novel automatised platform for drug discovery in relevant human tissue models

The role of selective and novel biomarkers and their correlation with clinical outcome measures, pre and post-surgical treatment of benign and malignant disorders of the prostate

Faculty of Science, Masaryk University

Platelets in health, ageing and disease: new diagnostics and treatments

Microplastics and Nanoplastics as Emerging Risk Factors in Neurodevelopmental and Neurodegenerative Condition

PhD candidate to study immune and oncogenic signaling in cellular and animal models (f/m/x)

Understanding the mechanisms behind co-linkage of antimicrobial and heavy metal resistance genes in pathogenic bacteria from livestock in the UK.

Exploring the Ubiquitin-Proteasome system’s Impact on Ageing and Disease: The Interplay of Genetics, Lifestyle, and Environment

The use of life course epidemiology to support the experimental characterisation of genetic variation

Unravelling the biophysical mechanisms that regulate liver fibrosis

Molecular mechanisms of the increase in maximal aerobic capacity (VO2max) with regular exercise

FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in Food Microbiology - Omics-driven investigation of unique features of olive fermentation isolates beneficial for plant fermentation with probiotic properties.

Exploring the interplay between ageing, gut microbiome, and neurodegenerative diseases

We have 101 Molecular Biology (health science) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Molecular Biology (health science) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 101 Molecular Biology (health science) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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