Postgraduate research opportunities Development & comprehensive assessment of nontuberculous mycobacteria vaccine candidates
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- Opens: Wednesday 30 July 2025
- Number of places: 2
- Duration: 36 or 48 months
Overview
Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections are an increasing global health concern, with infection rates now surpassing tuberculosis (TB) in developed countries. The UK NTM infection rate is projected to rise by 6.2% over the next decade. A vaccine can prevent NTM infections.Eligibility
You should have (or be expected to achieve) a minimum 2.1 undergraduate degree, or a Masters qualification of equal or higher standard, in a relevant discipline (for example, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Immunology).
Project Details
Skin and lung infections caused by environmental non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are an emerging threat to global health. They are related to the deadly tuberculosis bacteria that kill over one million people annually. In developed countries, NTM infections now surpass tuberculosis. The UK infection rate is projected to increase by 6.2% over the next decade, with Scotland particularly affected. Immunocompromised individuals, such as those with cystic fibrosis, HIV, rheumatoid arthritis, or post-surgery, are especially vulnerable. Currently, no standard treatment exists; patients receive multiple antibiotics, risking increased resistance. Therefore, there is an urgent need for NTM vaccines.
This interdisciplinary project combines molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, and immunology methodologies to develop and explore new NTM vaccine candidates.
Further information
Funding details
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Supervisors
Dr Hua Wang
Strathclyde Chancellor's Fellow
Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
Additional supervisor: Dr Carmen Huesa, University of Glasgow
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Number of places: 2
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SIPBS (Biomedical Sciences)
Programme: SIPBS (Biomedical Sciences)