Alfred MiradaExploiting Deep Learning-based protein structure prediction for function annotation and structural biology
Exploiting Deep Learning-based protein structure prediction for function annotation and structural biology
About the Project Applications will be reviewed until a suitable candidate is appointed. Protein structural information is crucial for an understanding of protein function and evolution. Currently, only there is … Read More Read More
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Antonio SanchezEngineering more water-use efficient crops: functional genomics of CO2 fixation during Crassulacean acid metabolism
Engineering more water-use efficient crops: functional genomics of CO2 fixation during Crassulacean acid metabolism
About the Project The world is getting hotter and drier due to climate change, and the human population is growing rapidly. Furthermore, it has been predicted that we will need … Read More Read More
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Aly HillMusculoskeletal Ageing and Inflammation Research
Musculoskeletal Ageing and Inflammation Research
About the Project We are seeking talented, motivated students with a passion for research in musculoskeletal ageing and chronic inflammatory diseases (e.g., osteoarthritis and sarcopenia) to join the Musculoskeletal Ageing … Read More Read More
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Niels MadsenStudying protein homeostasis in healthy and malignant stem cells
Studying protein homeostasis in healthy and malignant stem cells
About the Project This PhD will focus on studying the protein biology of healthy and malignant stem cells of the blood system. The PhD student will learn state-of-the-art proteomic approaches, … Read More Read More
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Cristiano SantosUsing machine learning to predict cell-type specific effects of genetic variants which influence genome regulation
Using machine learning to predict cell-type specific effects of genetic variants which influence genome regulation
About the Project UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) Centre at Imperial PhD Studentship in Machine Learning for Genomics Imperial College London, White City Campus, London, UK Applications are invited … Read More Read More
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Jing(静) WangEngineering plant microbiome PhD: Exploring and engineering the plant microbiome for increased resilience
Engineering plant microbiome PhD: Exploring and engineering the plant microbiome for increased resilience
About the Project Title: Exploring and engineering the plant microbiome for increased resilience Project Description Plants are impacted by numerous abiotic and biotic factors above and below ground, such as … Read More Read More
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Amalie JohannsenTranscriptional kinases in cancer and developmental disorders
Transcriptional kinases in cancer and developmental disorders
About the Project Cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) are protein kinases performing essential functions in regulation of cell cycle and transcription. Each CDK requires an interaction with a specific cyclin partner for … Read More Read More
Categories:Accelerating molecular phylogenetic inference using high performance computing.
Accelerating molecular phylogenetic inference using high performance computing.
About the Project Project Overview: Molecular phylogenetic inference, constructing evolutionary histories from molecular data, is an activity universal to all biological disciplines. Phylogenetic inference is an essential analytical technique used … Read More Read More
Categories:Discovering and characterising new protein antimicrobials
Discovering and characterising new protein antimicrobials
About the Project Antibiotic resistant infections are spreading globally and becoming a leading cause of death worldwide, already surpassing malaria and HIV. In parallel, the rate that new antibiotics have … Read More Read More
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Zoe LartigauShort and long-distance communication in cancer: Feedback regulation of Ras signalling in tumourigenesis and cachexia
Short and long-distance communication in cancer: Feedback regulation of Ras signalling in tumourigenesis and cachexia
About the Project Hamaratoglu Lab studies cell-cell signalling in development and tumourigenesis. We take advantage of outstanding genetic tools in Drosophila, and use larval imaginal discs as model epithelial organs. … Read More Read More
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