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Primary supervisor - Prof Daniel Brewer Background With an incidence of >1.4 million cases worldwide, prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in men. One in eight men will obtain a diagnosis in their lifetime. However, this is doubled in men of African descent and tends to be more...
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Primary supervisor - Dr Stefan Bidula Superficial fungal infections such as those of the skin, hair, and nails affect more than 1 billion people annually. Although usually considered a nuisance, fungal skin infections are notoriously difficult to treat and can be debilitating. In rare cases,...
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Primary supervisor - Prof Alison Mather Bacterial pathogens and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) present a grave threat to human health and wealth, as well as the health of animals. Brazil is a major global player in the production of animal protein, being the world’s third largest producer of...
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Primary supervisor - Dr Stephanie Schüller Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common and second most fatal cancer globally. Most cases of CRC are not hereditary but influenced by lifestyle factors and changes in the gut microbiome. Importantly, 5-10% of CRCs have been linked to E. coli...