Structured PhD (Cellular and Molecular Biology)
The area of Cellular and Molecular Biology has developed rapidly during the past decade. It feeds an active biotechnology industry and underpins many recent advances in molecular medicine. This creates strong demand for a new generation of highly skilled researchers with expertise in this area. This PhD programme in Cellular and Molecular Biology addresses this need by providing a structured training programme with the following key features:-
- broad knowledge in the molecular biology of mammalian cells
- training in relevant advanced technologies
- multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approach
- meaningful exposure to non-academic sector
- development of independent and critical thinking
- development of communication skills
The over-arching research is in the general area of cell signaling, particularly as it relates to biochemical mechanisms that maintain cellular homeostasis. The particular research areas of interest include cellular stress responses, proteostasis, mechanisms of cell death, cell survival regulation by the tissue microenvironment and altered cell signalling in the development of disease states. The driving goal of our research is to promote the understanding of altered cell signalling that drives development of disease, with a view to targeting these processes in cancer and degenerative diseases.
