Molecular Biology (human development) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 100 Molecular Biology (human development) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Epigenetics of early human development: From molecular mechanisms to regenerative medicine

University of Leicester Molecular and Cell Biology

The 46th chromosome in XX female mammals, the second X, has to be switched off. That way females equalize gene dosage of X-linked genes with XY males. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Markaki, Prof J Schwabe, Dr JH Hodgkinson

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

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Epigenetics of early human development: From molecular mechanisms to regenerative medicine

University of Leicester Molecular and Cell Biology

Ever wondered how nature maintains balance of gene expression between sex chromosomes? Well, the 46th chromosome of XX females, the second X, has to be switched off. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Markaki, Dr T Schalch

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

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Cell signalling and gene expression dynamics in Drosophila

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

During Drosophila development, cell signalling and gene expression are regulated in space and time to allow the correct cell fate decisions. Read more

Supervisor: Prof H Ashe

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Engineering functional human tissue: Development of a 3D cerebral microvascular model with blood brain barrier function.

University of Strathclyde Department of Biomedical Engineering

There is mounting research interest in tissue engineered models of human blood brain barrier (BBB) due to the prevalence of central nervous system (CNS) disease in modern societies. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Wu, Prof W Shu

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

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How effective is 3D reconstructed human skin as an alternative to human skin for permeation studies?

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences

The assessment of percutaneous absorption of molecules is a very important step in the evaluation of any transdermal drug delivery system. Read more

Supervisors: Dr X Liu, Dr M Isreb

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

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Chromatin remodelling complexes in human brain development

King’s College London Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine

Chromatin regulators are a group of proteins that control the way the rest of the genome is opened up and “read” by the cellular machinery, with fundamental roles in development and disease. Read more

Supervisors: Dr CD Dias, Dr JA Atherton

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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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Investigating the role of dietary fructose in the development of early-onset colorectal cancer

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Project Background. This project will investigate the role of fructose in the development of early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) in adults <50 years. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Vincent, Dr A Chambers, Dr R Richmond, Dr NM Murphy

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

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Unravelling the role of Lrig2 during neuromuscular development

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Motor nerves connect the spinal cord and brain with muscles in our face, arms, legs and internal organs. The motor nerves send signals which tell these muscles to contract. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Dorey, Dr N Roberts

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

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Evaluating the impact of genotoxic aldehyde stress in premature ageing

University of Leicester Department of Chemistry

Aldehydes are highly reactive chemicals that are common pollutants and human metabolites. However, the vast majority of aldehydes’ biological functions are unknown. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Hopkinson, Dr K Tanaka

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

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An investigation on the association of high risk human papillomavirus (HPV) types with colonic adenomata and adenocarcinomas: a UK population based study

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

This PhD studentship invites application for a study “investigating the association between high risk human papillomavirus (HPV) types and colonic adenomata and adenocarcinomas in a UK population”. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is an important public health problem worldwide occupying most frequent causes of cancer-related mortality. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Ashrafi

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

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Biomechanical signalling in human heart disease

University of Melbourne Murdoch Childrens Research Institute

About the Project. The human heart undergoes more than 2 billion beats throughout an individual's lifetime, with its rhythm precisely regulated by signalling events that continuously adapt to the biomechanical stress exerted on the ventricular walls. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J McNamara

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

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Biodesigning the future of scent experience using microbial organisms

University of the Arts London Research

Based at Central Saint Martins, UAL, in collaboration with Haeckels. Project overview. Working with microbial organisms such as bacterial, algae, fungi and yeasts, this project aims to explore how scents of the future can be produced, designed and experienced. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Collet

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

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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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Metals and host-pathogen interactions: the role of metal handling systems in the human gastrointestinal pathogen Campylobacter jejuni

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Campylobacter jejuni is a globally important food-borne pathogen causing an estimated 400-500 million cases of acute human gastroenteritis each year. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Cavet, Dr D Linton

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

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We have 100 Molecular Biology (human development) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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