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PhD Studentship: Nanopore Technology for Rapid and Accurate Measurement of Antibiotic Concentrations
their use in field or point-of-care settings. This project aims to develop portable, nanopore-based sensors for the rapid and accurate quantification of antibiotic concentrations in environmental and clinical
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and quorum sensing, offering new strategies to overcome resistance. Approach and Methods: Use cross-linking mass spectrometry to identify peptide targets in mycobacterial membranes Study effects on cell
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approach: integrating mechanical and enzymatic antibiofilm mechanisms into medical-grade polymers to create next-generation single-use medical consumables with built-in, robust antibiofilm properties. By
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) alter resistance mechanisms. Use high-throughput screening and biofilm models to identify conditions that reduce multidrug resistance (MDR). Build a systems-level understanding of how these mechanisms
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basic microbiology, immunology, and/or microscopy would be an advantage, but not essential. How to apply This project is offered as part of the Centre for Doctoral Training in Engineering Solutions
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, numerical methods, molecular biology methods (e.g. cloning, PCR) and bacterial plasmid mating. How to apply This project is offered as part of the Centre for Doctoral Training in Engineering Solutions
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£23,466 in 2026/27 rises each year) Research Training Support Grant of £5,000 to cover additional costs of training e.g. courses, project costs, conferences, travel Part-time students (minimum 50% of full