LICAMM Ion channel regulation in cardiovascular disease Type Project Ion channels are key regulators of blood vessel function and health. A diverse variety of ion channels are expressed in endothelial cells an... Application deadline | Ongoing | Non-funded
LIMR Virology: Unique Antiviral Therapy targeting Zika and Related Viruses Type Project Zika Virus (ZIKV) has emerged as a new mosquito-borne threat to public health after the devastating South American outbreak. In addition, re... Application deadline | Ongoing | Non-funded
Mimicking microenvironment for controlling stem cell behaviour to enhance tissue engineering efficacy Type Project It has been generally accepted that tissue engineering requires three basic elements: cells, growth factors and biomaterial scaffolds. Howev... Application deadline | Ongoing | Non-funded
Filming photosynthesis: using molecular dynamics simulations and fluorescence experiments to assess the dynamics of light harvesting proteins Type Project The plant protein Light-Harvesting Complex II (LHCII) allows efficient absorption of solar energy and is essential for photosynthesis. LHCII... Application deadline | Friday 28 June 2024 | Competition funded
Cellular logistics: Biological physics of selective protein and gene transport across the nuclear envelope Type Project The coordinated transport of proteins and nucleic acids between the nucleus and the cytosol is vital for proper gene expression and cell fun... Application deadline | Ongoing | Non-funded
Biological physics of cell trafficking: Immune cell homing at the blood vessel wall Type Project Cell trafficking is vital to all multicellular life and key in diseases such as cancer. In this PhD project, you will devise new methods to ... Application deadline | Ongoing | Competition funded
Biophysics of photosynthesis and solar energy capture explored using advanced methods in nanoscience, electrophoresis and fluorescence microscopy Type Project The Light-Harvesting Complex II (LHCII) is a photo-active protein found in plants and is essential for efficient capture of solar energy. It... Application deadline | Friday 28 June 2024 | Competition funded