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Funded PhD in Liver Cancer Signalling and Cancer Biology at the University of Liverpool University of Liverpool in United Kingdom

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PhD

Field of study

Cancer Biology

Funding

Funded by the MRC NW-DMS PhD programme; no stipend, tuition coverage, or other financial details are provided.

Deadline

Nov 27, 2026

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University of Liverpool

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Cancer Biology
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Drosophila Research
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Cancer
Hepatocellular Carcinoma

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About this position

This funded PhD project investigates how distinct liver cancer states become dependent on extracellular signalling. The research is centered on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and aims to connect observations from human cancer with fundamental biological mechanisms.

The student will use complementary experimental systems, including human HCC tissue, three-dimensional spheroids and in vivo genetics. The project also relates to cancer biology, morphogen signalling and extracellular communication, with approaches designed to examine how signalling environments shape tumour-cell states and dependencies.

The work will be conducted in the laboratory of Research Group Leader Marisa M. Merino at the University of Liverpool and will be co-supervised by Professor Dan Palmer. The project offers a research environment combining human cancer material, three-dimensional model systems and genetic investigation in vivo.

Funding details

Funded by the MRC NW-DMS PhD programme; no stipend, tuition coverage, or other financial details are provided.

What's required

The post seeks curious candidates interested in connecting human cancer with fundamental mechanisms; no specific degree, technical skills, or language requirements are stated.

How to apply

Review the linked PhD opportunity and submit an application through the relevant University of Liverpool or MRC NW-DMS application process before 27 November 2026. Candidates may contact Marisa M. Merino to discuss their interest.

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Research Interests

Medical Science

Drosophila Research

Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Biology

Cancer

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University Name
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Research Interests

Cancer Biology

Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Cancer

Medical Science

Drosophila Research