Dr S Vanharanta
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Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
About the Project
The majority of cancer-related deaths result from the metastatic spread of cancer to secondary organs. Even though a multitude of metastasis driver genes have been identified, in most cases metastatic cancer remains incurable. Thus, there is a critical need for a better understanding of genetic cancer cell dependencies. Our multi-disciplinary approach combines functional genetics, experimental metastasis models, clinical association analysis, high-throughput genomics and bioinformatics in order to identify genetic regulators of metastatic cell states. The long-term goal is to translate this knowledge into novel prognostic and treatment modalities for metastatic cancer.
More information about the research undertaken in the Vanharanta lab can be found here: www.mrc-cu.cam.ac.uk/research/sakari-vanharanta-folder
Successful applicants will be registered with the University of Cambridge.
Please direct applications in the following format to [Email Address Removed] specifying which project area and principal investigator you are interested in working with.
• A CV, including full details of all University course grades to date.
• Contact details for two academic or professional referees.
• A personal statement outlining your interest in a specific project area, what you hope to achieve from a PhD, and your research experience to date.
Interviews expected to take place on 12 December 2016 for entry in October 2017.
Funding Notes
In addition to our outstanding research environment we offer a competitive stipend of £18,000 pa. Further information regarding eligibility criteria can be found at www.mrc.ac.uk/skills-careers/studentships/studentship-guidance/student-eligibility-requirements/
We welcome applications from those holding, or expecting to obtain, at least an upper second class degree (or equivalent) in a relevant scientific subject.
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