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. Desirable Prior Experience Previous experience working in the field of microbial genomics, bioinformatics or computational biology would be desirable How to apply This project is offered as part of the Centre
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basic microbiology, immunology, and/or microscopy would be an advantage, but not essential. How to apply This project is offered as part of the Centre for Doctoral Training in Engineering Solutions
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the UK is 26th January 2026. The closing date for applications to project 1 from candidates from the EU who do not have pre-settled status and from Overseas is 9th January 2026. The PhD student working
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disinfectants. With antimicrobial resistance (AMR) on the rise, there is an urgent need for non-antibiotic strategies to prevent and control biofilm formation on medical devices. This PhD project proposes a novel
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Supervisors: Prof. Giorgio Volpe Prof. Lena Ciric Abstract Horizontal gene transfer (HGT) is a major driver of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), yet most research focuses on well-mixed lab cultures
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, and biotechnology. Research Environment: The project is a collaboration between UCL Chemistry, Pharmacy, and Chemical Engineering departments. Students will work across multiple labs, benefiting from a
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Supervisors: Dr. Duygu Dikicioglu Prof. Eli Keshavarz-Moore Abstract: Antifungal resistance is a growing and under-recognised global health threat. Fungal infections affect over a billion people
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within a highly collaborative setting, benefiting from access to the UCL Automation Network and cutting-edge facilities for structural and biophysical analysis. The project is well-positioned to deliver
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nanoparticles can protect them and help deliver them precisely where they are needed. However, designing suitable AMP-nanoparticle combinations is complicated. Many formulation ingredients, concentration ratios
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. Synthetic analogues will be developed and screened alone and in combination with existing antimicrobials. The ultimate goal is to design novel chemotherapeutic combinations that disrupt cell wall remodelling