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PhD in Neurotransmitter Signalling to Central Nervous System Progenitor Cells University of Cambridge in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Cell Biology
Funding
This is not a core-funded PhD programme. Candidates are required to secure their own funding. Cambridge Stem Cell Institute funding opportunities may be available, and applicants are recommended to tick 'Yes - I wish to apply for funding' in the Applicant Portal to be considered for eligible University funding by the funding deadline.
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PhD opportunity at the University of Cambridge / Cambridge Stem Cell Institute in neuroscience, stem cells, developmental biology, and cell biology.
The project, “Neurotransmitter signalling to central nervous system progenitor cells,” is led by Professor Ragnhildur Thóra Káradóttir (Káradóttir Group). The research focuses on how oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPCs) sense neuronal activity and neurotransmitter signals, decide whether to differentiate into myelin-producing oligodendrocytes or other brain cell types, and how these processes may be harnessed to improve myelin repair in disease.
Scientific themes include CNS white matter, myelin, oligodendrocytes, OPCs, brain plasticity, and disease contexts such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, stroke, and cerebral palsy. The lab studies how signals from neurons and the cellular environment regulate OPC migration, differentiation, and remyelination.
This is a competition-funded PhD project for students worldwide, but the page states that it is not a core-funded PhD programme; applicants must therefore secure their own funding. Cambridge Stem Cell Institute funding options may be available, and applicants are advised to apply for University funding through the Applicant Portal if eligible.
To apply, prospective students should first contact Professor Káradóttir directly to discuss supervision and project fit. Applicants must secure a supervisor’s support before submitting the formal application to the PhD in Stem Cell Biology programme at Cambridge.
Funding details
This is not a core-funded PhD programme. Candidates are required to secure their own funding. Cambridge Stem Cell Institute funding opportunities may be available, and applicants are recommended to tick 'Yes - I wish to apply for funding' in the Applicant Portal to be considered for eligible University funding by the funding deadline.
What's required
Applicants must secure the support of a supervisor within a laboratory before submitting an application. Prospective PhD students should contact Professor Ragnhildur Thóra Káradóttir to discuss potential projects, supervision, and funding options. The post is for the PhD in Stem Cell Biology and candidates need to arrange their own funding; no specific degree, GPA, or language-test requirement is stated in the post.
How to apply
Contact Professor Ragnhildur Thóra Káradóttir directly by email to discuss supervision and a potential project. Secure a supervisor’s support before submitting the formal application to the PhD in Stem Cell Biology. Check the Cambridge funding page and apply for University funding in the Applicant Portal if eligible.
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