Jim TaylorRoles of negative transcriptional regulators in cancer cells
Roles of negative transcriptional regulators in cancer cells
About the Project Breast cancer is a widespread and life-threatening condition that affects millions of women globally. Understanding the complexity of gene expression associated with this disease is essential for … Read More Read More
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Morgan RoseAddressing key challenges in expanding green sea urchin production.
Addressing key challenges in expanding green sea urchin production.
About the Project About the Project: The Green Sea Urchin ( Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis ) is a high value marine species in the Northeastern US. However, it is limited in supply … Read More Read More
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Aly HillExploring the cellular and molecular mechanisms mediating myelin formation, injury and repair in the central nervous system
Exploring the cellular and molecular mechanisms mediating myelin formation, injury and repair in the central nervous system
About the Project We are seeking talented, motivated students with a passion for research on glial cells and their involvement in mechanisms mediating central nervous system development, function and disease … Read More Read More
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Jing(静) WangInvestigating Neuropeptide Signalling From Synthesis to Survival
Investigating Neuropeptide Signalling From Synthesis to Survival
About the Project Neuropeptides, comprising of short amino acid chains, are potent bioactive molecules with extensive neuromodulatory functions and are predominantly expressed within the central nervous system. Neuropeptides are implicated … Read More Read More
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Amalie JohannsenEpigenetics of early human development: From molecular mechanisms to regenerative medicine
Epigenetics of early human development: From molecular mechanisms to regenerative medicine
About the Project The 46th chromosome in XX female mammals, the second X, has to be switched off. That way females equalize gene dosage of X-linked genes with XY males. … 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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Mary DelongExploring Molecular Pathways for Improved Neural Regeneration in Spinal Cord Injury
Exploring Molecular Pathways for Improved Neural Regeneration in Spinal Cord Injury
About the Project In the UK, 50,000 people currently live with spinal cord injury (SCI), and an additional 2,500 new cases are reported annually. SCI results in a permanent loss … Read More Read More
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Martins SotomayorRegulation of gene expression in models of early human development
Regulation of gene expression in models of early human development
About the Project A PhD project studying gene regulation in models of early human development is available in the laboratory of Dr. Fiona Wardle ( https://www.kcl.ac.uk/research/wardle-group ) in the Randall … Read More Read More
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Zoey MartinezThe maternal gut microbiome and the cardiovascular system
The maternal gut microbiome and the cardiovascular system
About the Project Thank you for your interest in joining our lab! The purpose of our laboratory is to build exceptional scientists that help to improve cardiovascular health. As such, … 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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