Leonardo Mancini

PhD opportunity in the University of Glasgow in collaboration with Rose Ruiz Daniels and Martin Llewellyn . The project will investigate how climate change affects host-pathogen interactions in salmonids , with a focus on the immune and epithelial cells of fish gills and skin. The research includes animal-free models and experimental systems to study pathogen interactions at biological interfaces. Students will receive training in interdisciplinary methods such as microfluidics , microfabrication , imaging , coding for image analysis , microbiology , genetic engineering , and cell culture . Example experiments mentioned include live tracking of keratinocyte movement, amoeba/bacteria interactions, and imaging of flowing-water interfaces with gills and skin. The opportunity is open to a wide range of academic backgrounds, but a strong interest in interdisciplinary science is required. Funding is available for both home and international students. Applications open in November . Interested applicants should contact Leonardo Mancini first and then use the project link for further details.