Mechanisms of Protein Phosphatase 1 regulation during oocyte meiosis
Mechanisms of Protein Phosphatase 1 regulation during oocyte meiosis
About the Project Meiosis research is of paramount importance for several aspects of human life including fertility, genetic diseases, and crop improvement. Insights into the intricate mechanisms governing the different … Read More Read More
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Phospho-regulation of kinetochore function during mitosis
Phospho-regulation of kinetochore function during mitosis
About the Project Accurate partition of the duplicated genome during cell division is crucial for cellular viability and organismal development. Chromosome mis-segregation is a major source of aneuploidy, and it … Read More Read More
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How membrane proteins are regulated - revealing the dynamic S-acyl proteome in plants
How membrane proteins are regulated - revealing the dynamic S-acyl proteome in plants
About the Project S-acylation involves addition of fatty acids to sulfhydryl groups of cysteine residues within proteins, typically altering protein function by changing behaviour within cellular membranes. S-acylation is highly … Read More Read More
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Developing an advanced microscopy platform to study protein aggregates in neurons
Developing an advanced microscopy platform to study protein aggregates in neurons
About the Project Department of Brain Sciences at Imperial PhD studentship in advanced fluorescence microscopy to study Parkinson’s disease and dementia with Lewy bodies, Imperial College London Applications are invited … Read More Read More
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Catalytic nanocages for in situ drug delivery
Catalytic nanocages for in situ drug delivery
About the Project Therapeutic nanoreactors are innovative nanocompartments that confine one or more biocatalysts (e.g., enzymes) for the in-situ production of therapeutic agents, enabling targeted drug delivery with minimal off-site … Read More Read More
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Molecular mechanisms underlying the anti-atherogenic actions of natural products
Molecular mechanisms underlying the anti-atherogenic actions of natural products
About the Project Atherosclerosis, the underlying cause of myocardial infarction, stroke and peripheral vascular disease, is responsible for most deaths in the western world with mortality increasing at a marked … Read More Read More
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New molecules and mechanisms in angiogenesis
New molecules and mechanisms in angiogenesis
About the Project The School of Molecular & Cellular Biology invites applications from prospective postgraduate researchers who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2024/25. This … Read More Read More
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[FSE Bicentenary PhD] Bioremediation through enzymatic dehalogenation
[FSE Bicentenary PhD] Bioremediation through enzymatic dehalogenation
About the Project The production of organohalides is fundamental to a variety of industrial applications, including their use as solvents, degreasing agents, pesticides, and flame retardants. As a consequence, they … Read More Read More
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[FSE Bicentenary PhD] Searching for Technosignatures as anomalies in astronomical digital data
[FSE Bicentenary PhD] Searching for Technosignatures as anomalies in astronomical digital data
About the Project The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) traditionally focuses on detecting technosignatures—observable phenomena indicating the presence of advanced, civilisations. This PhD project aims to develop and apply cutting-edge … Read More Read More
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[FSE Bicentenary PhD] Design of Enzymes for Applications in RNA Therapeutics Manufacturing
[FSE Bicentenary PhD] Design of Enzymes for Applications in RNA Therapeutics Manufacturing
About the Project The field of biocatalysis has advanced to the stage where it is now viewed as a key enabling technology for the development of a greener and more … Read More Read More
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