Projects (156)

Translational nanoconstructs for targeted tissue accumulation and guided surgery in cancer May 1, 2023 - Apr 30, 2026

Investigation of chromatin-bound CBX2-associated protein complexes in advanced cancer Jul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2024

CageTag: Caged Theranostics as a Universal Platform for Nuclear Medicine Apr 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2025
Molecular imaging in cancer allows specific features of the disease to be characterised. In particular, receptor expression levels can be prognostic and allow targeting of systemic radiotherapies. There are roadblocks in the widespread use of molecul... Read More about CageTag: Caged Theranostics as a Universal Platform for Nuclear Medicine.

Re-Purposing Anti-Ageing Drugs to Heal Diabetic Foot Ulcers Sep 30, 2021 - Sep 29, 2024
Diabetes UK PhD Studentship application.

An in silico genomic study of biofilm formation by foodborne bacterial pathogens Aug 10, 2020 - Nov 10, 2020

Development and publication of the booklet for the pulmonary fibrosis (disease with a degree of similarity to coronavirus disease). Nov 1, 2020 - Oct 31, 2021
Chronic diseases associated with fibrosis present a challenge for healthcare; two of them are idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and lymphoedema. IPF is a form of lung disease in which scarring occurs (with no known cause) leading to increased breat... Read More about Development and publication of the booklet for the pulmonary fibrosis (disease with a degree of similarity to coronavirus disease)..

Evaluating the antibacterial properties of natural cleaning products by Bio-D. Oct 19, 2020 - May 26, 2023
A pilot study to test natural cleaning products (Bio-D) for antibacterial activity with the aim to establish future collaborations.

Does PRP affect oocyte and embryo development? Jan 1, 2021 - Dec 31, 2023
Ovarian exhaustion describes the condition that occurs when the ovary runs out of follicles and is thus no longer able to ovulate oocytes. This results in infertility and is associated with menstrual disturbances as oestrogen levels fall dramaticall... Read More about Does PRP affect oocyte and embryo development?.

Bacterial Modulation of Cellular Senescence in Impaired Skin Healing Apr 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2025

Endolysin technology for selective management of MRSA biofilms on skin and wounds Sep 1, 2021 - Apr 30, 2022

Consumables for PhD project Study of Tumour Regulatory Molecules as Markers of Malignancy in Pancreatic Cystic Lesions (TEM-PAC) Feb 1, 2021 - Jul 31, 2026

Article Processing Costs Apr 1, 2021 - Mar 31, 2023
Breaththrough Cancer Reserach has agreed to pay the APC for an article we are publishing based on work that was initiated by funds from them.

Molecular pathways of pancreatic cancer carcinogenesis from pancreatic cystic neoplasms to adenocarcinoma Sep 1, 2020 - Aug 31, 2023
Pancreatic cancer is one of the main research areas of expertise of Professor Maraveyas and his team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on molecular pathways in pancreatic tissue that reflect the early changes during carcinogenesis and transla... Read More about Molecular pathways of pancreatic cancer carcinogenesis from pancreatic cystic neoplasms to adenocarcinoma.

THYME: Natural ANTimicrobials can be used as preservatives for biomass solid Fuels (NaturANT-Fuels) Jul 1, 2021 - Apr 30, 2022

Exploiting microfluidic technology to predict chemoradiation responses in HNSCC May 31, 2022 - Nov 30, 2023
Head and neck cancer (HNC) is the 6th most prevalent cancer worldwide. The mainstay of treatment involves a combination of radiation and cisplatin. Despite improvements in the delivery of these treatments, and enhanced guided radiotherapy, 3yr surv... Read More about Exploiting microfluidic technology to predict chemoradiation responses in HNSCC.

Using art to raise awareness of endometriosis Jun 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022
A small charity called Bay Gallery has awarded monies for endometriosis research at the University of Hull/

Developing SuFEx "click" chemistry for positron emission tomography (PET) radiochemistry Jan 31, 2022 - May 31, 2023

Depilation Feasibility PPI: The Impact of Depilation upon Wound Healing and Post-Surgical Complications: A Feasibility Study (The DEPILATION-Feasibility STUDY) - Patient and Public Involvement Jul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022
Wound complications such as infection or dehiscence (where all or part of the wound bursts open) are the most common complication following surgery. The cost of infection alone to the NHS may be upwards of £700 million every year.

Infections are m... Read More about Depilation Feasibility PPI: The Impact of Depilation upon Wound Healing and Post-Surgical Complications: A Feasibility Study (The DEPILATION-Feasibility STUDY) - Patient and Public Involvement.

PD-L1 promotes platelet activation and enhances thrombus formation. Oct 1, 2022 - Sep 30, 2025
The cardiovascular system protects the body from the risk of bleeding and heart attacks through a complex network of cells, signals and organs. Platelets are small blood cells that play a key role in maintaining blood vessel integrity. Upon injury, p... Read More about PD-L1 promotes platelet activation and enhances thrombus formation..

Characterisation of a urine biomarker for the earlier detection of endometriosis Aug 1, 2021 - Jul 31, 2023
Novosanis intends to provide a research grant of (up to) 25,000€ in support of the most impactful proposal and (up to) 200 Colli-Pee® urine collection devices for use with the project.