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Supervisor | Research Opportunities | School | Department |
Open to PhD applications in the field of: Biologics Immunotherapy Tumour microenvironment Non-thermal electroporation Targeted delivery/Theranosti... nanomedicine, cancer, immunotherapy, theranostics, biologics, targeted drug delivery, gene delivery, microfluidics |
Open to PhD applications in the field of: Biologics Immunotherapy Tumour microenvironment Non-thermal electroporation Targeted delivery/Theranostics Smart and novel nanomaterials Prostate and pancreatic cancer | School of Pharmacy | |
Open to PhD applications in the field of preclinical oral dose development including targeted Drug delivery Amorphous solid dispersions Hot-Melt E... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of preclinical oral dose development including targeted Drug delivery Amorphous solid dispersions Hot-Melt Extrusion 3D printing Continuous processing and PAT. | School of Pharmacy | |
Open to PhD applications in the field of health services research, primary care, prescribing, medicines optimisation, older people. primary care, older people, prescribing, medicines optimisation, health services research |
Open to PhD applications in the field of health services research, primary care, prescribing, medicines optimisation, older people. | School of Pharmacy | |
Open to PhD applications in the field of pharmaceutical science and engineering. Injection molding, additive manufacturing, thermoplastic, silicone elastomers, combination devices, vaginal rings, implants, patches, biomaterials. |
Open to PhD applications in the field of pharmaceutical science and engineering. | School of Pharmacy | |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Cancer research Personalised medicine Biomarkers Novel treatment options |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Cancer research Personalised medicine Biomarkers Novel treatment options | School of Pharmacy | |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Protease biology Inhibitor development (small molecule and biological inhibitors) Protease, Cathepsin, Cancer, Tumour, Microenvironment, Metastasis, Drug Discovery, Biomarker, Inflammation, Angiogenesis. |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Protease biology Inhibitor development (small molecule and biological inhibitors) | School of Pharmacy | |
Open to PhD applications in the field of the biology, characterisation and therapeutic targeting of mammalian and microbial proteases. USP17 as a ... protease, ubiquitin, deubiquitinase, cancer, bacteria, trafficking |
Open to PhD applications in the field of the biology, characterisation and therapeutic targeting of mammalian and microbial proteases. USP17 as a therapeutic target in cancer Targeting bacterial proteases as an antimicrobial strategy Endocytosis and trafficking of nanoparticles | School of Pharmacy | |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Protein-drug delivery Biocatalysis Polymer-based protein engineering Biomaterials Stimuli-responsive or s... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Protein-drug delivery Biocatalysis Polymer-based protein engineering Biomaterials Stimuli-responsive or smart materials Bio-inspired and biomimetic systems for drug delivery | School of Pharmacy | |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Biomaterial design, synthesis and characterisation Host-material inflammatory response (cell biology) Mic... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Biomaterial design, synthesis and characterisation Host-material inflammatory response (cell biology) Microbiological evaluation of biomaterials (bacterial biofilm formation) | School of Pharmacy | |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Peptide science Antibiotic-resistance Anti-cancer drug development |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Peptide science Antibiotic-resistance Anti-cancer drug development | School of Pharmacy | |
Caoimhe’s scientific research is interdisciplinary and built around the key themes of medicinal chemistry and drug transportation. Her research uti... Nanotechnology Drug Delivery, Lipid Nanocapsules, Liposomes, smartCrystals, Skin, Antioxidants, Anti-Inflammatory Agents |
Caoimhe’s scientific research is interdisciplinary and built around the key themes of medicinal chemistry and drug transportation. Her research utilises modern biotechnology to understand the expression and activity of key transporter proteins and their role in the pathology of various inflammatory diseases. Caoimhe is a member of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientist (AAPS), the American Physiological Society and COST Action. Caoimhe is also the proud recipient of Trinity College Post-graduate Scholarship which aims to merit students based on academic merit. | School of Pharmacy | |
Open to PhD applications in the field of: Nanopharmaceuticals High-Z radiosensitisers Tumour metabolism Tumour microenvironment Targeted delivery ... nanomedicine, tumour biology, radiobiology, hypoxia, tumour metabolism |
Open to PhD applications in the field of: Nanopharmaceuticals High-Z radiosensitisers Tumour metabolism Tumour microenvironment Targeted delivery Radiopharmaceuticals Radiobiology Targeted Immunotherapy | School of Pharmacy | |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Microneedles/microarray patches Minimally-invasive patient monitoring/diagnosis Transdermal drug delivery... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Microneedles/microarray patches Minimally-invasive patient monitoring/diagnosis Transdermal drug delivery, including biomolecules, vaccine delivery, photodynamic therapy, nanomedicine delivery, HIV treatment and prevention Delivery of therapeutics for tropical diseases and rare conditions. | School of Pharmacy | |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Cancer pharmacology Breast and Ovarian cancer Mechanism of drug action Chemoresistance Stratification bio... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Cancer pharmacology Breast and Ovarian cancer Mechanism of drug action Chemoresistance Stratification biomarker development Cell and molecular biology | School of Pharmacy | |
Dr Yi Ge’s recent and current research interests and activities, with a focus on the interdisciplinary area at the interfaces of Pharmacy/Pharmaceu... |
Dr Yi Ge’s recent and current research interests and activities, with a focus on the interdisciplinary area at the interfaces of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Science, Biomedical Science, Chemistry and Nanotechnology, mainly include: Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine Molecular Imprinting and Smart Materaials Biosensors and Advanced Sensing Technology Theranostics and Drug Delivery Open to PhD and MRes/MPhil applications in all of the above fields. | School of Pharmacy | |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Biofilm microbiology Antimicrobial discovery Bacterial protease biochemistry Host pathogen interactions M... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Biofilm microbiology Antimicrobial discovery Bacterial protease biochemistry Host pathogen interactions Microbial biocatalysis. | School of Pharmacy | |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Respiratory microbiology and molecular biology Antimicrobial discovery and repurposing. |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Respiratory microbiology and molecular biology Antimicrobial discovery and repurposing. | School of Pharmacy | |
I am not currently accepting PhD students. pharmacy education; preparedness for practice; undergraduate students; learning, teaching and assessment. |
I am not currently accepting PhD students. | School of Pharmacy | |
Research projects typically involve: Poorly water-soluble and BCS class 2 drug delivery using nanotechnology Biopharmaceuticals, peptides, and lar... lipid nanocapsules, liposomes, Nanocrystals, skin, topical application |
Research projects typically involve: Poorly water-soluble and BCS class 2 drug delivery using nanotechnology Biopharmaceuticals, peptides, and large molecules drug delivery using nanotechnology Physicochemical characterization of formulations In vitro cellular testing of drugs and formulations (safety, activity, and proof of concept) With potential collaborations on in vivo conceptualization and synthesis of ligands for drug targeting. | School of Pharmacy | |
I am accepting PhD students who have strong computation or programming skills to work on Big Data to evaluate medication use in neonates and children. Antimicrobial resistance, paediatric population, pharmacoepidemiology |
I am accepting PhD students who have strong computation or programming skills to work on Big Data to evaluate medication use in neonates and children. | School of Pharmacy | |
Open to PhD applications in the field of primary care, prescribing, older people, medicines optimisation. Most projects which students undert... Primary care; older people; long-term care; evidence-based health care; prescribing; intervention development; global health |
Open to PhD applications in the field of primary care, prescribing, older people, medicines optimisation. Most projects which students undertake are mixed methods in nature i.e using both qualitative and quantitative approaches, including trials. | School of Pharmacy | |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Novel bioactive biomaterials as implants Implantable (mucoadhesive) drug delivery systems for application... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Novel bioactive biomaterials as implants Implantable (mucoadhesive) drug delivery systems for application to the oral cavity, vagina and eye Novel engineering strategies for improved medical device and dosage form performance | School of Pharmacy | |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Proprietary Dispensing Responding to Symptoms. |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Proprietary Dispensing Responding to Symptoms. | School of Pharmacy | |
Open to PhD applications in the field of microbiome science and its impact on human health. This includes the influence of microbiomes in different... microbiome, infection, antimicrobial resistance |
Open to PhD applications in the field of microbiome science and its impact on human health. This includes the influence of microbiomes in different disease states, on various medications, and in the context of infection and AMR. | School of Pharmacy | |
Open to PhD applications in the field of pharmaceutics, vaccine technology, mucosal and thermal analysis including amorphous and polymorphic system... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of pharmaceutics, vaccine technology, mucosal and thermal analysis including amorphous and polymorphic systems. Novel mucosal delivery of biofilm penetrating antibiotics Vaccine delivery via mucosal routes Novel spray-dried powders for delivery to the lung | School of Pharmacy | |
If you are interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in one of our research areas, and you have already secured your own funding (e.g., government source, cha... Nanomedicines, lab-on-a-chip, microfluidic, Biosensors, Diagnostics, Medical implants, tissue engineering, sustainability, 4D Printing, Bioprinting, 3D Printing, Electrospinning, Drug Delivery, Pharmaceutics |
If you are interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in one of our research areas, and you have already secured your own funding (e.g., government source, charity, industry, research council) or you are Self-Funded, you are encouraged to contact the PI, with full CV and one-page letter of motivation. | School of Pharmacy | |
Dr. Larrañeta is interested in the development of medical devices for sustained drug delivery. These type of systems can be applied to treat... Long-acting drug delivery / Implantable devices / Medical devices / 3D-printing |
Dr. Larrañeta is interested in the development of medical devices for sustained drug delivery. These type of systems can be applied to treat a wide variety of diseases ranging from chronic conditions, such as schizophrenia or Parkinson’s disease to cardiovascular disease. If you are interested in the development of such systems please contact Dr. Larrañeta to discuss ideas and/or possible collaborations. | School of Pharmacy | |
Open to PhD applications in the field of peptide-based hydrogel materials as long acting injectables, within drug delivery, biomaterials and as ant... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of peptide-based hydrogel materials as long acting injectables, within drug delivery, biomaterials and as antimicrobials. | School of Pharmacy | |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Multi-component pharmaceutical materials (including pharmaceutical cocrystals) Mechanochemical synt... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Multi-component pharmaceutical materials (including pharmaceutical cocrystals) Mechanochemical synthesis Enabling formulation strategies and medical device preparation via hot-melt extrusion. | School of Pharmacy | |
Karl is open to applications for postgraduate research from suitably qualified applicants who meet the University's English language requirements (... • modified release drug delivery systems • sustained and controlled release • women’s sexual and reproductive health • vaginal drug delivery • vaginal ring technology • polymeric drug delivery devices • subdermal implants • injection molding and extrusion technologies • human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) • HIV microbicides • contraception • non-hormonal contraception • antiretrovirals for HIV prevention • multipurpose prevention technologies (MPTs) • mucosal vaccination • silicone elastomers |
Karl is open to applications for postgraduate research from suitably qualified applicants who meet the University's English language requirements (https://www.qub.ac.uk/International/International-students/Applying/English-language-requirements/), who have secured a source of funding for their studies, and who wish to pursue a research project in a relevant research topic. modified release drug delivery systems sustained and controlled release vaginal drug delivery vaginal ring technology polymeric drug delivery devices injection molding and extrusion technologies human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) HIV microbicides antiretrovirals for HIV prevention multipurpose prevention technologies (MPTs) mucosal vaccination silicone elastomers polyurethanes ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers in vitro release testing of drug dosage forms protein drug delivery long-acting contraceptives long-acting injectables 3D-printing of drug delivery systems bacterial vaginosis (BV) estrogen replacement therapy cervical ripening induction of labour | School of Pharmacy | |
Not currently accepting PhD students Nanomedicine, Metallic Nanoparticles, Photothermal Ablation, Thermoresponsive Drug Delivery, Cancer Therapy |
Not currently accepting PhD students | School of Pharmacy | |
Open to PhD applications in the field of: Chronic airways diseases, to include cystic fibrosis, COPD, bronchiectasis & asthma, with a particula... Cystic fibrosis, COPD, proteases, ENaC, ion channels, infection, inflammation. |
Open to PhD applications in the field of: Chronic airways diseases, to include cystic fibrosis, COPD, bronchiectasis & asthma, with a particular emphasis on: Proteases as potential biomarkers and therapeutics targets; Ion channel modulation, airways hydration & mucociliary clearance; Infection and inflammation. | School of Pharmacy | |
Open to PhD applications in the field of nano-drug delivery, biopharmaceutics, vaccine technology, repurposing of phosphate-based drugs, nucleic ac... Nanomedicine; Drug Delivery; Cancer; Non-Viral; Peptides; Nucleic Acids; Gene Therapy; Vaccines; Bone Regeneration; Wound Healing; Bioengineering; Biomaterials. |
Open to PhD applications in the field of nano-drug delivery, biopharmaceutics, vaccine technology, repurposing of phosphate-based drugs, nucleic acid therapies and bone repair. Development of nanomedicines for cancer Design of non-viral delivery systems Bioengineering for regenerative therapies | School of Pharmacy | |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Drug delivery Biomaterials Sensor development SMART materials and medical device enhancement. Polymer and... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Drug delivery Biomaterials Sensor development SMART materials and medical device enhancement. Polymer and small-molecule synthesis Materials characterisation Biological and microbiological performance | School of Pharmacy | |
Not recruiting new PhD students at present due to senior management role in University. |
Not recruiting new PhD students at present due to senior management role in University. | School of Pharmacy | |
Open to PhD applications in the field of nano-drug delivery, biopharmaceutics, nucleic acid therapies and ex vivo cellular therapies. Development ... Cell Penetrating Peptides Gene Delivery Gene Therapy Nanomedicine Targeted Treatments Ex vivo Adoptive Cell Therapies |
Open to PhD applications in the field of nano-drug delivery, biopharmaceutics, nucleic acid therapies and ex vivo cellular therapies. Development of nanomedicines for cancer and neurological diseases Design of non-viral delivery systems | School of Pharmacy | |
Open to PhD applications in the field of: Drug nanosuspensions/Nanocrystals Mucosal drug delivery Bioadhesive materials for drug delivery and pati... nanocrystals, drug delivery, nanosuspensions, media milling, microneedles, neglected diseases, nose-to-brain |
Open to PhD applications in the field of: Drug nanosuspensions/Nanocrystals Mucosal drug delivery Bioadhesive materials for drug delivery and patient monitoring 3D-printed dosage forms Nose-to-Brain drug delivery Delivery of therapeutics for neglected diseases and HIV | School of Pharmacy | |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Medicines use and optimisation in palliative, hospice and end of life care medicines optimisation, prescribing, palliative care, hospice care, advanced dementia, cancer |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Medicines use and optimisation in palliative, hospice and end of life care | School of Pharmacy | |
Open to PhD applications in the field of microbiology, molecular biology, and microbial genomics |
Open to PhD applications in the field of microbiology, molecular biology, and microbial genomics | School of Pharmacy | |
Open to PhD applications in the field of drug delivery Controlled drug delivery systems for treating a range of chronic disorders Small and B... Ocular drug delivery Long-acting implants Microparticles drug delivery Nanoparticles drug delivery Biologics delivery Electrospinning Injectable implants |
Open to PhD applications in the field of drug delivery Controlled drug delivery systems for treating a range of chronic disorders Small and Biologics delivery using novel platforms such as injectable implants, preformed implants, microparticles and nanoparticles for treating a range of ocular disorders Synthesis and characterisation of block copolymers Electrospinning based drug delivery systems for improved topical drug delivery Thermoresponsive and in situ depot forming hydrogel-based systems Nanoparticles-based to provided improved drug loading and penetration properties across biological barriers Microneedles as minimally invasive delivery systems for transscleral and transcorneal delivery Medical devices for ocular and transdermal applications | School of Pharmacy | |
Open to PhD applications in the following areas: Synthetic biology and genetic engineering of bacteriophages and their proteins Structural biology... phage, bacteriophage, virus, endolysin, bioinformatics, biofilm |
Open to PhD applications in the following areas: Synthetic biology and genetic engineering of bacteriophages and their proteins Structural biology of phage enzymes with antibacterial and antibiofilm properties, including endolysins and depolymerases Phage therapy Viromics and mobilomics Microbiome analysis and manipulation Microbial bioinformatics | School of Pharmacy | |
We are looking for dedicated PhD candidates with computer science, materials, and engineering backgrounds who are passionate about improving global... Thermodynamic modelling, continuous manufacturing, liquid-liquid phase separation, digital innovation, non-classical nucleation, in vitro transcellular permeation, high throughput screening, nanocarriers, amorphous solids, invasive fungal infections. |
We are looking for dedicated PhD candidates with computer science, materials, and engineering backgrounds who are passionate about improving global medicine access through digital design and advanced engineering technologies. | School of Pharmacy | |
We offer PhD study in cutting-edge computational approaches in computer simulations, data collection, mining, and analysis at the interface of chem... GPCRs, computational chemistry, molecular modelling, drug design, machine learning |
We offer PhD study in cutting-edge computational approaches in computer simulations, data collection, mining, and analysis at the interface of chemistry and biology as well as state-of-the art functional assays, facilitating skills development in drug design research applicable in academia and industry. | School of Pharmacy | |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Molecular and sensor based diagnostics for infection with a focus on chronic respiratory diseases Role of... |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Molecular and sensor based diagnostics for infection with a focus on chronic respiratory diseases Role of the airway microbiome in health and disease Bacterial pathogenesis, antimicrobial resistance and assessment of novel antibiotics and delivery methods. | School of Pharmacy | |
Research projects in the Wagner group are highly interdisciplinary: they typically involve Small molecule synthesis (e.g., carbohydrates, nucleoti... medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, organic synthesis, carbohydrate chemistry, nucleotide chemistry, antimicrobial resistance, enzymology, bioassays, glycobiology, drug discovery |
Research projects in the Wagner group are highly interdisciplinary: they typically involve Small molecule synthesis (e.g., carbohydrates, nucleotides, heterocycles) Protein biochemistry, enzymology and bioassays We collaborate widely with research groups in academia, industry, and research institutes, and projects usually include placement opportunities. | School of Pharmacy | |
Open to PhD applications in the field of antimicrobial/anticancer discovery, biopharmaceutics, bioactive peptide design and optimization. |
Open to PhD applications in the field of antimicrobial/anticancer discovery, biopharmaceutics, bioactive peptide design and optimization. | School of Pharmacy | |
Open to PhD applications in the field of: Design, synthesis and characterisation of biomaterials and device coatings Bacterial-polymer surface int... Biomaterials; stimuli-responsive drug delivery; surface modification; infection control |
Open to PhD applications in the field of: Design, synthesis and characterisation of biomaterials and device coatings Bacterial-polymer surface interactions Polymer/metallic surface modification strategies for anti-fouling applications Next-generation surface disinfectants | School of Pharmacy | |
Open to PhD applications in the fields of… Highly durable non-releasing antimicrobial coatings for catheters to combat catheter-associ... infection, surface, coating, biofilm, polymer, hydrogel |
Open to PhD applications in the fields of… Highly durable non-releasing antimicrobial coatings for catheters to combat catheter-associated urinary tract infections Novel multifunctional hydrogel wound dressings for diabetic foot ulcer healing Development of dual-functional antibacterial and antifungal polymers to prevent medical device-associated infections | School of Pharmacy | |
Open to PhD applications in the fields of Advanced polymeric dosage forms for oral administration Amorphous solid dispersions and in-situ Amorphiz... |
Open to PhD applications in the fields of Advanced polymeric dosage forms for oral administration Amorphous solid dispersions and in-situ Amorphization Personalised medicines Taste masking for paediatric medicines Fixed dose combination for geriatric medicines and cancer therapy | School of Pharmacy | |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Natural bioactive peptide discovery Peptide pharmacology Therapeutic peptide design and development |
Open to PhD applications in the field of Natural bioactive peptide discovery Peptide pharmacology Therapeutic peptide design and development | School of Pharmacy |