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DPhil Projects for 2026-27 Entry

You may list up to three projects / supervisors in your application.  There is no need to upload a separate research project outline with your application.  You may make contact with the supervisors whose projects interest you but if you do not manage to do so this will not hinder your application.  

Title

Supervisor
Investigating changes in RNA-binding proteins in hypoxia as a means of increasing radiosensitivity - FUNDED PROJECT (UK Home rate fees) Professor Ester Hammond
Characterising myeloid cells in chromosomally unstable cancers Dr Eileen Parkes
Understanding how to effectively reprogram the immunosuppressive tumour microenvironment to improve tumour responses while limiting toxicity Dr Monica Olcina
A new target to treat ALT-dependent tumours Professor Peter McHugh
Investigating the role of RAS activation in reprogramming the tumour microenvironment in colon cancer Dr Giulia Orlando
Decoding the Mechanisms Underlying Cell State Plasticity in Glioblastoma Dr Lucy Brooks
Deciphering the Role of Chromosomal Instability and Tumor Microenvironment in Cancer Evolution Dr Wei-Ting Lu
A novel cancer vaccine derived from non-canonical antigens Professor Nick La Thangue
Multi-omics Dissection of the Immunosuppressive Microenvironment in Pancreatic Cancer Dr Peter Wan
Designing Novel Vectors for In Vivo Transduction of Monocytes for Generation of Targeted Cancer Vaccines Dr Ahmet Hazini
Exploiting Tumour Vulnerabilities to Improve Radiotherapy Efficacy Professor Geoff Higgins
Overcoming T cell dysfunction to enhance cancer immunotherapy Dr Jie Yang
Developing 3D-Bioprinted Constructs to Model the Tumour-Brain Interface in Glioblastoma Dr Lucy Brooks
Mapping and dissecting molecular mechanisms of thromboxane-mediated immunosuppression in cancer Dr Jie Yang
Leveraging Macrophage Metabolism in Pancreatic Cancer Mr Keaton Jones

Investigating the oncogenic role of LINC00673 in colorectal cancer

 Professor Ian Tomlinson

The paradox of AMER1 driver mutations in colorectal cancer

 Professor Ian Tomlinson
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KEY DATES FOR 2026/27 ENTRY

Applications for 2026/27 are now open. Visit the Graduate Admissions page to apply.

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