Overview
The Cancer and Genetics programme strategy is to drive research for the benefit of patients affected by cancer and by inherited disease in Wales and beyond.
The programme of research maps onto the translational research pathway ranging from fundamental science through to pre-clinical testing of new therapeutic agents as well as early and late phase clinical trials. Our translational research focuses on the genetic and molecular basis of human disease within a central theme of cancer.
Features
The Division of Cancer and Genetics from at Cardiff University, provides expertise and facilities to conduct research into human genetics and disease, prognostic and diagnostic markers for cancer, novel therapies for solid organ and haematological cancers, metastasis, cancer immunology and cancer cell biology.
The programme will lead to a research degree in cancer and / or genetics that could be used in a variety of academic, clinical and industrial settings.Programme Structure
The following areas are available:
- Haematological malignancy - focus on basic and translational research into haematological malignancies and clinical trials exploring innovative treatment for leukaemia;
- Genetic and genomic medicine - to better understand the underlying mechanisms of cancer and genetic illness;
- Solid cancers - aiming to improve the outcome of patients with cancer with a primary focus on clinical trials and linked laboratory research.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Applications can be made at any time, but in addition there will be specific calls, which have associated instructions and deadlines.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Biology Public Health Genetics View 77 other PhDs in Public Health in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Specifically funded PhD projects will be advertised with specific instructions on applications, otherwise prospective students are advised to contact potential supervisors.
- A personal statement or covering letter should address how the applicant can contribute to the proposed project.
Tuition Fee
Tuition fees status is determined during the processing of applications, so we are unable to confirm this in advance or advise on fees status decisions.
Living costs for Cardiff
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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