Engineering 3D cell-matrix interfaces for cell delivery, regenerative therapies and disease modelling
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- Funding
- Self-Funded PhD Students Only
- Application deadline
- Year-round applications
About the project
About the Project Most regenerative therapies instruct cells using soluble factors and defined biochemical culture conditions. The Amer Lab takes a different approach: engineering cell-matrix interactions to understand and direct how stem cells build and repair tissue. This creates opportunities to develop more controllable regenerative platforms and better predictive human in vitro models, working at the interface of cell biology, biomaterials and clinical translation. Dr. Mahetab Amer is seeking motivated students to join her dynamic multidisciplinary research group at the Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine, University of Manchester. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. PhD projects offer cross-disciplinary training and collaboration across one or more of the following broad themes: · Engineering cell-instructive biomaterial platforms for cell delivery and regenerative medicine applications. · Dissecting molecular mechanisms by which cell-matrix interactions regulate differentiation and stem cell fate. · Building 3D human in vitro models of bone disease, e.g. osteoporosis or bone cancers, to study disease mechanisms and reduce reliance on animal models. Candidates are expected to hold (or be about to obtain) a minimum 2:1 Bachelors Degree with Honours (or equivalent) in a relevant field, including bioengineering, stem cell biology, tissue engineering, medicine or pharmaceutical sciences. Candidates with experience in cell culture and/or with an interest in biomaterials are encouraged to apply. Eligibility Applicants must have obtained or be about to obtain a minimum Upper Second class UK honours degree, or the equivalent qualifications gained outside the UK, in a relevant discipline. Before you Apply Applicants must make direct contact with preferred supervisors before applying. It is your responsibility to make arrangements to meet with potential supervisors, prior to submitting a formal online application. How to Apply To be considered for this project you MUST submit a formal online application form – on the application form select PhD Stem Cell Research Programme. Full details on how to apply can be found on the Website: How to apply for postgraduate research at The University of Manchester If you have any queries regarding making an application please contact our admissions team FBMH.doctoralacademy.admissions@manchester.ac.uk Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Equality, diversity and inclusion is fundamental to the success of The University of Manchester, and is at the heart of all of our activities. The full Equality, diversity and inclusion statement can be found on the website: Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI | Postgraduate Research | Biology, Medicine and Health | University of Manchester