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GW4 BioMed MRC DTP @gw4biomeddtp.bsky.social · 26d

Did you miss our first Candidate Support Webinar? Don't worry! We have two more coming up:

Tuesday 16th September 2025, 12pm midday BST, register: tinyurl.com/ye8messj
Thursday 18th September 2025, 9:30am BST, register: tinyurl.com/ths7td68

Join us for important tips on preparing your application!

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Jen Davies @jendavies.bsky.social · Sep 10

This is a great scheme - check it out if you are looking for a PhD opportunity. Lots of exciting projects this year (as always!)

GW4 BioMed MRC DTP @gw4biomeddtp.bsky.social · Sep 1

Looking for an #MRC funded #PhD opportunity? We are now open to applications for October 2026/2027. We have up to 17 4-year PhD #studentships available and are advertising 122 projects for home & international students. Full details and support are available on our website: gw4biomed.ac.uk Join us!

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The GW4 BioMed MRC Doctoral Training Partnership is a collaboration between Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter Universities.

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Solya Székely @solyas.bsky.social · Sep 10

A huge thank you to @mmarneweck.bsky.social for hosting me and to @gw4biomeddtp.bsky.social for making this opportunity possible.

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Solya Székely @solyas.bsky.social · Sep 10

This year, I spent March–June at the University of Oregon, working with @mmarneweck.bsky.social on an fMRI analysis of the representational pattern similarity of lip and hand movements after upper-limb amputation.
Excited to share this at #BACN25 ✨ Find me at the datablitz/poster sessions on Friday!

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GW4 BioMed MRC DTP @gw4biomeddtp.bsky.social · Sep 9

Are you interested in applying for a studentship with us? Come along to our first online Candidate Support Webinar for tips on preparing your application. Thursday 11th September at 4pm (UK time). Click here to register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/83d5eb...

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GW4-CAT HP @gw4cat.bsky.social · Sep 9

Another great PhD opportunity at #GW4Alliance partner institution #ExeterUniversity
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Neil Gow @neil-gow.bsky.social · Sep 8

🌡️ Fungi in a warming world: join our PhD on Candida auris evolution – thermal tolerance, immunity & antifungal resistance. Based at Exeter & Bristol, GW4 BioMed2 MRC DTP : www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin... #InfectiousDiseases #PhD #GW4 #Exeter #Bristol #MedicalMycology #AMR #ClimateChange

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Carol Yang @yhcarolyang.bsky.social · Sep 9

The PhD candidate will have access to fantastic professional development training opportunities and will be well integrated into our interdisciplinary groups, the Living Systems Institute, the Exeter Diabetes community and the wider GW4 network. @gw4biomeddtp.bsky.social #diabetes

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Carol Yang @yhcarolyang.bsky.social · Sep 9

The Yang and Phillips labs have an exciting GW4 MRC BioMed DTP PhD project on beta-cell regeneration & designing new proteins with AI tools to control neural signals. Come join us at LSI-Exeter!
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@proteinmotion.bsky.social @lsiexeter.bsky.social #zebrafish #islet

Regenerating insulin cells by using new designer biologics to fine-tune neural signals - GW4 BioMed MRC DTP

Project Code MRCPHS26Ex Yang Project Type Wet lab Research Theme Population Health Science Project Summary Download Summary A hallmark of type 1 diabetes is elevated blood glucose levels caused by aut...

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Gaynor Ann Smith @gaynorasmith.bsky.social · Sep 4

A fully funded PhD opportunity as part of the @gw4biomeddtp.bsky.social program! Supervisors between @cardiffunilib.bsky.social and @brisunipress.bsky.social ⬇️ #Drosophila #Huntington’s #Mitochondria

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When DNA Breaks and Mitochondria Fail: Investigating Drivers of Huntington’s Disease - GW4 BioMed MRC DTP

Project Code MRCNMH26Ca Smith Project Type Wet lab Research Theme Neuroscience and Mental Health Project Summary Download Summary Huntington’s disease (HD) is a fatal inherited brain disorder with no ...

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Mattia Frontini @ciavenasc.bsky.social · Sep 8

Interested in a PhD to study the genetic determinants of protein abundance using paired RNA-seq and proteomic data? Join us with a @gw4biomeddtp.bsky.social funded project available in my group together with Nick Bray (Cardiff) and Kate Burley (Bristol)

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GW4-CAT HP @gw4cat.bsky.social · Sep 8

Work with our fabulous GW4-CAT fellow alumna, Kate Burley, courtesy of @gw4biomeddtp.bsky.social & Mattia Frontini @ciavenasc.bsky.social

Mattia Frontini @ciavenasc.bsky.social · Sep 8

Interested in a PhD to study the genetic determinants of protein abundance using paired RNA-seq and proteomic data? Join us with a @gw4biomeddtp.bsky.social funded project available in my group together with Nick Bray (Cardiff) and Kate Burley (Bristol)

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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · Sep 3

Plus we're launching our new pilot programme 'GW4 Re-Culture' - a Research Culture Change Programme exploring enhanced research culture through creativity, collaboration and leadership development:

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GW4 leads the way with new GW4 Re-Culture pilot programme - GW4

A novel research culture change programme that will provide opportunities for skills development, practical knowledge sharing and networking for researchers and professional services staff involved in...

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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · Sep 3

Celebrating its 10-year anniversary, #GW4Crucible 2026, offers an opportunity for #ECRs from a range of disciplines to come together and initiate new collaborations and research that will imagine new futures:

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GW4 Crucible 2026 invites early career researchers to imagine new futures - GW4

GW4 Crucible offers a unique opportunity for future research leaders from different disciplines to come together and, for next year’s theme celebrating 10 years, develop innovative research imagining ...

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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · Sep 3

Kicking off the Autumn term with double the opportunity! 🍂
We’re thrilled to be launching  two transformative programmes designed to spark collaboration, innovation, and connection across our community: @uniofbath.bsky.social, @bristoluni.bsky.social, @cardiffuni.bsky.social and @exeter.ac.uk

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Prof Anthony Isles @profantisles.bsky.social · Sep 1

I am a co-supervisor on one of these #PhD projects, led by @asamioguroando.bsky.social
Find the details here:

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Joachim Mabula @joachimmabula.bsky.social · Sep 1

Applications are now open for the @gw4biomeddtp.bsky.social offering fully funded #PhD studentships across the University of Bath, University of Bristol, Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd, and University of Exeter. Learn more at gw4biomed.ac.uk/how-to-apply...

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Find out what we offer at the GW4 BioMed2 MRC DTP including: funding and a broad range of training opportunities across four Universities.

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Gemma Taylor @gemmamjtaylor.bsky.social · Sep 2

Share: Complete your PhD in data science & epidemiology with real-world impact! Join us at @uob-ieu.bsky.social @bristoluni.bsky.social through the @gw4biomeddtp.bsky.social. Fully funded project exploring co-use of e-cigarettes, cannabis and tobacco

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Gemma Taylor @gemmamjtaylor.bsky.social · Sep 2

Share: Complete your PhD in data science & epidemiology with real-world impact! Join us at @uob-ieu.bsky.social @bristoluni.bsky.social through the @gw4biomeddtp.bsky.social. Fully funded project exploring biological mechanisms linking smoking & mental health.

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What are the biological mechanisms underlying the association between smoking, smoking cessation and mental health: a triangulation approach - GW4 BioMed MRC DTP

Project Code MRCPHS26Br Taylor G Project Type Dry lab Research Theme Population Health Science Project Summary Download Summary What are the biological mechanisms underlying the association between sm...

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Sean Flynn @seanflynn.bsky.social · Sep 2

Please share!
PhD projects available through @gw4biomeddtp.bsky.social
Please get in touch if you are interested in studying chromatin biology in stem cell models

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Architects of the Genome: Using genomic technologies to elucidate the role of CTCF in neurodevelopmental disorders - GW4 BioMed MRC DTP

Project Code MRCNMH26Ex Flynn Project Type The project is primarily wet-lab based, with a dry-lab component in Years 2 and 3. Research Theme Neuroscience and Mental Health Project Summary Download Sum...

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Alan Parker @alanlparker.bsky.social · Sep 1

Potential @gw4biomeddtp.bsky.social 4 year PhD project for Oct 2026 start adopting machine learning to develop precision virotherapies - co-supervisors Yukun Lai, @mariekedoesscience.bsky.social, Kerry Wadey & Julian Fischer. Come, make some smart viruses with us!

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Developing precision guided, viral based therapies using machine learning approaches - GW4 BioMed MRC DTP

Project Code MRCIIAR26Ca Parker Project Type Wet lab Research Theme Infection, Immunity, Antimicrobial Resistance and Repair Project Summary Download Summary The Viral ImmunoTherapies and Advanced The...

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GW4-CAT HP @gw4cat.bsky.social · Sep 1

@gw4biomeddtp.bsky.social PhD opportunities funded by #MRC. Applications open now until 20/10/2025.
For details gw4biomed.ac.uk

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TARG Bristol @bristoltarg.bsky.social · Sep 1

Looking for a MRC-funded PhD opportunity with TARG? We have four projects being advertised with @gw4biomeddtp.bsky.social (who have up to 17 4-year PhD studentships available for home & international students).
Applications close on 20 Oct 2025 at 5pm: gw4biomed.ac.uk

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Marc van der Kamp @marcvanderkamp.bsky.social · Sep 1

PhD project with @gw4biomeddtp.bsky.social available (Sept '26)!
Use #compchem multiscale reaction simulations & experiment to understand and combat antimicrobial resistance by Class C beta-lactamase #enzymes.

More info: gw4biomed.ac.uk/overcoming-%...

Deadline Oct 20th, but contact me by Oct 5th.

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GW4 BioMed MRC DTP @gw4biomeddtp.bsky.social · Sep 1

Looking for an #MRC funded #PhD opportunity? We are now open to applications for October 2026/2027. We have up to 17 4-year PhD #studentships available and are advertising 122 projects for home & international students. Full details and support are available on our website: gw4biomed.ac.uk Join us!

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European Drosophila Society @fly-eds.bsky.social · Jun 13

Congratulations to the winner of the #EDS best PhD thesis prize Jack Holcombe, for his work "Dissecting Stress Resilience Mechanisms During Epithelial Homeostasis and Repair” conducted in the lab of Helen Weavers at the University of Bristol europeandrosophilasociety.org/eds-best-phd...

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