PhD in physiology and pharmacy

Project title: Imagine the vital composition of the platelets: the internal photography of the major cell signal in the actual time (UK duties only)

Supervisors: Dr. Alex Bey and Professor John Gibins

Project overview:

This doctoral project provides an exciting opportunity to explore how to produce platelets – blood cells necessary for clotting – in the body. Platelet transfers are vital for patients with trauma or cancer, but platelet production in the laboratory is still a major challenge. This research will look at how to classify major cells, the large bone marrow cells responsible for the production of platelets, in the body using advanced imaging techniques.

Using genetically modified mice that allow tracing cellular signals in actual time, the project will explore how huge cells respond during platelet formation and how diseases such as long length can change this process. The goal is to better understand the biology of platelet production and improve the laboratory -based methods to generate platelets for transportation.

What is the matter

You will be trained in a wide range of advanced technologies, including microscopic examination of living and microscopy, images analysis, cell flow measurement, and cell culture. The project includes a cooperative training in Importal College London with Professor Christina Le Silsu, internationally recognized for their experience in photographing the bone marrow environment.

Why do you join us?

The project is hosted within the Institute of Cardiovascular Research (ICMR), which is a prosperous center for platelet biology at the University of Reading. It will work in a multidisciplinary cooperative environment with access to modern facilities and supervision of experts. The university was ranked 172 worldwide (QS 2025), where 98 % of its research was ranked internationally or better (reference 2021). Our beautiful Whiteknights is located just 30 minutes from London and close to Heathrow Airport.

As a PhD student, you will get a comprehensive training in both the convertible skills, with additional support available for international students through the Institute of Study and International Language at the University.

Civilization:

• Applicants should keep or expect a Bachelor’s degree 2: 1: at least or equivalent in the field of relevant life sciences or discipline.
• Because of the restrictions on funding, this course is open to the UK applicants.

Funding details:

• January 2026 starts
• 4 years old full -time prize
• Funding covers full tuition fees in addition to the Ukraine salary.

How to apply:

For an application, click an app to get a program via the “app” button, create your account, and use the email link to start the application process. Please specify “PhD in Physiology and Pharmacology (Primary Registration) (full -time). Please include a personal statement (a maximum of 200 words) with your application, to express the reason for your interest in the project in a brief way and how your background is appropriate.

*Important notes*

• 1) Please quote the “DRC25-074” reference in “Scholarships have been applied to ‘ The square that appears inside Finance Department From your online application.
• 2) If the application system demands you to submit a search proposal, please paste it in the project address and move to the next step in the application.

The deadline for the application: 31^street October 2025

More inquiries:

Please note that when the candidate succeeds in obtaining financing, this will be confirmed by the official award -prize letter; This will be presented separately from any admission offer and will be subject to standard checks for eligibility and other standards.

For more details, please call Dr Alex bye A.Bye@reading.ac.uk

PhD in physiology and pharmacy

Project title: Imagine the vital composition of the platelets: the internal photography of the major cell signal in the actual time (UK duties only)

Supervisors: Dr. Alex Bey and Professor John Gibins

Project overview:

This doctoral project provides an exciting opportunity to explore how to produce platelets – blood cells necessary for clotting – in the body. Platelet transfers are vital for patients with trauma or cancer, but platelet production in the laboratory is still a major challenge. This research will look at how to classify major cells, the large bone marrow cells responsible for the production of platelets, in the body using advanced imaging techniques.

Using genetically modified mice that allow tracing cellular signals in actual time, the project will explore how huge cells respond during platelet formation and how diseases such as long length can change this process. The goal is to better understand the biology of platelet production and improve the laboratory -based methods to generate platelets for transportation.

What is the matter

You will be trained in a wide range of advanced technologies, including microscopic examination of living and microscopy, images analysis, cell flow measurement, and cell culture. The project includes a cooperative training in Importal College London with Professor Christina Le Silsu, internationally recognized for their experience in photographing the bone marrow environment.

Why do you join us?

The project is hosted within the Institute of Cardiovascular Research (ICMR), which is a prosperous center for platelet biology at the University of Reading. It will work in a multidisciplinary cooperative environment with access to modern facilities and supervision of experts. The university was ranked 172 worldwide (QS 2025), where 98 % of its research was ranked internationally or better (reference 2021). Our beautiful Whiteknights is located just 30 minutes from London and close to Heathrow Airport.

As a PhD student, you will get a comprehensive training in both the convertible skills, with additional support available for international students through the Institute of Study and International Language at the University.

Civilization:

• Applicants should keep or expect a Bachelor’s degree 2: 1: at least or equivalent in the field of relevant life sciences or discipline.
• Because of the restrictions on funding, this course is open to the UK applicants.

Funding details:

• January 2026 starts
• 4 years old full -time prize
• Funding covers full tuition fees in addition to the Ukraine salary.

How to apply:

For an application, click an app to get a program via the “app” button, create your account, and use the email link to start the application process. Please specify “PhD in Physiology and Pharmacology (Primary Registration) (full -time). Please include a personal statement (a maximum of 200 words) with your application, to express the reason for your interest in the project in a brief way and how your background is appropriate.

*Important notes*

• 1) Please quote the “DRC25-074” reference in “Scholarships have been applied to ‘ The square that appears inside Finance Department From your online application.
• 2) If the application system demands you to submit a search proposal, please paste it in the project address and move to the next step in the application.

The deadline for the application: 31^street October 2025

More inquiries:

Please note that when the candidate succeeds in obtaining financing, this will be confirmed by the official award -prize letter; This will be presented separately from any admission offer and will be subject to standard checks for eligibility and other standards.

For more details, please call Dr Alex bye A.Bye@reading.ac.uk