14 organic-solar-cells positions at Ulster University

Selection and characterisation of immortalised human beta cells for gene therapy of diabetes

Apply and key information Summary The study of beta-cell function is limited by supply of viable human islets. Initial studies of insulin secretion involved microdissection of collagenase isolated

Impact of metabolic stressors on structure, function and identity of pancreatic islet cells: Lessons for future therapy of diabetes

Apply and key information Summary All forms of diabetes are linked to loss of beta-cell mass and function. This was traditionally attributed to alterations of beta-cell proliferation and apoptosis

Islet peptides, glycation and paracrine interactions in the dysfunctional regulation of islet hormone secretions in diabetes

cell types that secrete insulin, glucagon and somatostatin plus an increasing number of unsuspected brain-gut peptides. However, intra-islet autocrine or paracrine effects, whereby the secretory products

A role for Orphan Nuclear Receptors as therapeutic targets of melanoma

synthetic and nutrient derived metabolites may form basis for novel stage-specific treatment targets of melanoma. The work will involve the application of molecular, cell biology and pre-clincial models

Engineering of stable neuromedin-U (NMU) octapeptide analogues and related dual-agonist peptides for use in diabetes and obesity therapy

more than one year (or part-time equivalent) are NOT eligible to apply for an award. Please note: you will automatically be entered into the competition for the Full Award, unless you state otherwise in your

Bioprocess Technology for microbial synthesis of bio-surfactants to use as Food additives utilising residual food-industry by-products

on the system will be deemed your first-choice preference and further applications will be ordered based on the sequential time of submission. If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be

Novel metal-organic frameworks and their functional derivatives for affordable clean energy generation

., Li, Q., Sun, L., Wang, J., & Wei, L., 2022, In: Chem. Rev. 122, p 10087-10125. Metal—organic frameworks in fuel cell technologies; Ren, Y., Chia, G. H. & Gao, Z., 2013, In: Nano Today 8, p 577-597

Stimulus responsive therapeutics for anticancer applications.

the absence of stimulus but convert to their cytotoxic form upon activation. Specific objectives/Methodology: (1) To synthesise and characterise the compounds using standard organic chemistry procedures. (2

Molecular dissection and identification of novel surface features/molecules involved in biofilm formation using a multi-disciplinary approach.

and leads to amputation – 8000 chronic wound patients undergo amputations each year, costing the NHS >£3bn annually.Additional information on the mechanisms controlling biofilm development, and a means

Investigating causal associations and gene-environment interactions in health and disease

Applications for more than one PhD studentship are welcome, however if you apply for more than one PhD project within Biomedical Sciences, your first application on the system will be deemed your first-choice