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PhD in Stem Cells and Limb Regeneration at the University of Cambridge University of Cambridge in United Kingdom

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PhD

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Cell Biology

Funding

This is not a core-funded PhD programme. Candidates must secure their own funding, though funding may be available via the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute and applicants are encouraged to tick the University funding option in the Applicant Portal to be considered for eligible University funding.

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Cell Biology
Biology
Stem Cell Biology
Developmental Biology
Single-cell Analysis
Medical Science

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PhD opportunity in stem cells and limb regeneration at the University of Cambridge, hosted by the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute and the Storer Group.

The project focuses on cell biology and developmental biology, especially how mammals regenerate the digit tip and why humans can regenerate only limited tissues. The lab studies blastema formation, the transient proliferative cell mass that rebuilds the digit, and aims to uncover the cellular and molecular mechanisms that coordinate regeneration in time and space.

Research approaches include in vitro blastema cultures, single-cell transcriptomic approaches, and in vivo genetic lineage tracing. This is a strong fit for students interested in regenerative biology, stem cells, tissue repair, and translational approaches to limb regeneration.

Funding: this is not a core-funded PhD programme. Applicants must secure their own funding, although the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute provides information on possible funding routes and the University funding scheme may be available if you apply through the Applicant Portal.

Eligibility and application: applicants must first secure the support of a supervisor in a laboratory before submitting the formal application. Prospective students are encouraged to contact Dr Mekayla Storer directly to discuss project ideas, supervision, and funding options. The formal application is made to the PhD in Stem Cell Biology programme at Cambridge.

Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Funding details

This is not a core-funded PhD programme. Candidates must secure their own funding, though funding may be available via the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute and applicants are encouraged to tick the University funding option in the Applicant Portal to be considered for eligible University funding.

What's required

Applicants must secure the support of a supervisor within a laboratory before submitting an application. Prospective PhD students should contact Dr Mekayla Storer to discuss potential projects, supervision, proposed research, and funding options. The project is for the PhD in Stem Cell Biology and candidates are expected to arrange their own funding; no core funding is provided.

How to apply

Email Dr Mekayla Storer at [email protected] to discuss supervision and project fit. Secure a supervisor’s support before submitting the formal application to the PhD in Stem Cell Biology programme via the Cambridge postgraduate application portal. Consider applying for University funding by selecting the funding option in the Applicant Portal.

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