Unravelling the molecular link between coagulation and immunity

Project Code MRCIIAR24Ca Heurich Research Theme Infection, Immunity, Antimicrobial Resistance and Repair Full Project Description Please download the below document for a full project description and to see the full supervisory team. Summary The blood-based coagulation and immune complement systems…

Understanding the interactions of Dengue virus with the immune system and its impact on disease

Project Code MRCIIAR24Ca Fielding Research Theme Infection, Immunity, Antimicrobial Resistance and Repair Full Project Description Please download the below document for a full project description and to see the full supervisory team. Summary Natural killer (NK) cells are critical for…

Investigating long noncoding RNAs as novel therapies in chronic kidney disease

Project Code MRCIIAR24Ca Bowen Research Theme Infection, Immunity, Antimicrobial Resistance and Repair Full Project Description Please download the below document for a full project description and to see the full supervisory team. Summary Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects 15% of…

Developing virus-based cancer vaccines with molecular enhancers

Project Code MRCIIAR24Ca Bliss Research Theme Infection, Immunity, Antimicrobial Resistance and Repair Full Project Description Please download the below document for a full project description and to see the full supervisory team. Summary Cancer immunotherapy has revolutionised the field of…

The impact of microplastics on immune health: are novel bio-derived polymers a safer alternative?

Project Code MRCIIAR24Br Weavers Research Theme Infection, Immunity, Antimicrobial Resistance and Repair Full Project Description Please download the below document for a full project description and to see the full supervisory team. Summary Humans are estimated to consume millions of…

Overcoming β-lactamase-mediated antibiotic resistance by combining biomolecular simulation and experiment

Project Code MRCIIAR24Br Van der Kamp Research Theme Infection, Immunity, Antimicrobial Resistance and Repair Full Project Description Please download the below document for a full project description and to see the full supervisory team. Summary Antibiotic resistance threatens human health.…

Multifunctional urinary catheters to monitor and control biofilm formation

Project Code MRCIIAR24Br Su Research Theme Infection, Immunity, Antimicrobial Resistance and Repair Full Project Description Please download the below document for a full project description and to see the full supervisory team. Summary The care of catheterised patients is frequently…

Penicillin Antibiotic Action and Resistance in a Bacterial “Superbug”

Project Code MRCIIAR24Br Spencer Research Theme Infection, Immunity, Antimicrobial Resistance and Repair Full Project Description Please download the below document for a full project description and to see the full supervisory team. Summary Beta-lactams (penicillins and related drugs) are the…

Identifying immune signatures associated with severe dengue virus infection

Project Code MRCIIAR24Br Rivino Research Theme Infection, Immunity, Antimicrobial Resistance and Repair Full Project Description Please download the below document for a full project description and to see the full supervisory team. Summary Six billion people will be at risk…

Investigating the role of extracellular vesicles in influencing inflammation during tissue regeneration in zebrafish

Project Code MRCIIAR24Br RichardsonR Research Theme Infection, Immunity, Antimicrobial Resistance and Repair Full Project Description Please download the below document for a full project description and to see the full supervisory team. Summary Zebrafish have a remarkable ability to regenerate…