Jim TaylorGenotypic and phenotypic markers of resistance in Aspergillus fumigatus and their impact on outcomes in chronic pulmonary aspergillosis
Genotypic and phenotypic markers of resistance in Aspergillus fumigatus and their impact on outcomes in chronic pulmonary aspergillosis
About the Project Chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA) is a progressive infection affecting patients with chronic lung disease. It significantly affects quality of life and mortality. Only around 60% respond to … Read More Read More
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Isabell BakerExploring a novel neurodevelopmental disease gene using a zebrafish model
Exploring a novel neurodevelopmental disease gene using a zebrafish model
About the Project The Rare Disorder Genetics / Bicknell lab is interested in characterising novel genetic syndromes, with three core motivations: -the difference we can make to families with rare … Read More Read More
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Zoe LartigauUsing genome sequencing to find the cause of undiagnosed rare conditions affecting bowel, heart, lung or brain in adults
Using genome sequencing to find the cause of undiagnosed rare conditions affecting bowel, heart, lung or brain in adults
About the Project In the UK, a rare condition is one that affects fewer than 1/2000 people. Around 70% of rare conditions have a genetic cause (ie are caused by … Read More Read More
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Tiffany WilliamsMapping neuroimmune interactions at mucosal sites
Mapping neuroimmune interactions at mucosal sites
About the Project Immune reactions against pathogens and tumours require several layers of control to safeguard the appropriate management of infectious agents and cancerous cells without inducing excessive tissue damage … Read More Read More
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Rodrigo OsorioPhD studentship in neuroscience - The role of clonal haematopoietic mutations in Alzheimer's disease Award Summary
PhD studentship in neuroscience - The role of clonal haematopoietic mutations in Alzheimer's disease Award Summary
About the Project Award Summary A 4-year PhD studentship position. 100% of home tuition fees paid and an annual stipend (living expenses) of £19,237. Also additional funding given to cover … Read More Read More
Categories:Ecological and molecular genetics of gene-drive mosquitoes
Ecological and molecular genetics of gene-drive mosquitoes
About the Project Over ½ the world’s population live at risk of mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue, yellow fever, Zika or chikungunya. Developing approaches for managing this global burden … Read More Read More
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Amalie JohannsenSafeguarding wheat yields from cereal fungal invaders (SAUNDERS_J25DTP1)
Safeguarding wheat yields from cereal fungal invaders (SAUNDERS_J25DTP1)
About the Project Every year fungal pathogens destroy 10–23% of all major calorie and commodity crops. Traditionally, to limit fungal disease outbreaks resistance genes have been introgressed into crops, which … Read More Read More
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Antonio SanchezMRC DiMeN Doctoral Training Partnership: The wrong place at the wrong time? The role of TMEM106b trafficking in dementia.
MRC DiMeN Doctoral Training Partnership: The wrong place at the wrong time? The role of TMEM106b trafficking in dementia.
About the Project Background Protein accumulation is a key feature of dementia, often caused by defective neuronal membrane traffic that causes proteins to be in the wrong place at the … Read More Read More
Categories:MRC DiMeN Doctoral Training Partnership: Engineering mosquitoes to provide no-cold-chain delivery of vaccines
MRC DiMeN Doctoral Training Partnership: Engineering mosquitoes to provide no-cold-chain delivery of vaccines
About the Project Are you interested in a PhD project that combines cutting-edge science with practical, real-world applications in global health? This project, supervised by Professor Luke Alphey, a leader … Read More Read More
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