Overview

Context of Is there a role for Fusobacterium nucelatum, candida or HV16 in oral disease progression study at University of Dundee

The prognostic impact of would be investigated.

Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) accounts for over 90% of all oral cancers and is generally considered the 8th most common cancer worldwide [1]. Despite therapeutic advances, the 5-year survival rate is approximately 50%, making OSCC one of the most devastating malignancies [1]. Recognised risk factors for OSCC include tobacco and alcohol consumption [1]. However, many patients develop OSCC who lack these risk factors leading to speculation about the role of the oral microbiome in the development of OSCC.

Programme Structure

Inflammation caused by infections has been suggested to be one of the most important preventable causes of cancers in general

Fusobacterium nucleatum is a commensal of the human oral cavity which is associated with subgingival plaque and poor oral hygiene and has been implicated as a driver of the progression of colorectal carcinoma
Yeasts, such as Candida, may invade oral epithelium and may also be causally involved in dysplastic changes.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Medicine Dentistry Health Sciences View 39 other PhDs in Dentistry in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

You should have an honours degree at 2.1 or above, and/or a Masters degree in a relevant discipline.

Non-clinical research: IELTS 6.5

Clinical research: IELTS 7.0

Tuition Fee

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International

26680 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26680 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

Band 2

National: £9,128

International: £36,855

Band 3

National: £13,148

International: £51,050

Living costs for Dundee

787 - 1494 GBP /month

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