Investigating the Potential of Repurposing Anti-Diabetic/Obesity Drugs for the Treatment of Obesity-Driven Aggressive Prostate Cancer

Do you have a passion for cancer research? Do you want to understand how obesity and adipose tissue drive lethal prostate cancer and grow your career at a world-leading University?

This studentship investigates repurposing of anti-diabetic/obesity drugs for the treatment of obesity-driven aggressive prostate cancer using cutting-edge patient-derived and in vivo models. The student will be embedded within the growing multi-disciplinary team of Dr Claire Fletcher, Dr Nil Grunberg and Professor Charlotte Bevan.

Requirements: applicants should hold a first or upper-second class honours degree or equivalent in molecular or cell biology, biomedical sciences, or a closely-related discipline, and a Master’s degree in one of the above fields. Priority will be given to candidates with experience in cancer research, handling of primary tissue samples, and a range of molecular biology techniques, although full training will be provided.

Submitting an application: applicants should submit their CV and a covering letter, including full contact details of two referees, to Dr Nil Grunberg (n.grunberg@imperial.ac.uk). Imperial College PhD entry requirements must be met and the successful applicant will subsequently need to apply online. For informal enquiries or further information, please contact Dr Nil Grunberg (n.grunberg@imperial.ac.uk) or Dr Claire Fletcher (Claire.fletcher07@imperial.ac.uk).  

A Q&A session relating to these PhD studentships will be held via Zoom from 6-7pm (UK time) on Tuesday 18^th March. Please use this link to access: https://imperial-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/91709117027?pwd=SJ7BFb0NkT2v7RkCeTaJqcMRW87AdO.1, passcode: %3kHZE

 For further information about our laboratories and research, please see:

https://profiles.imperial.ac.uk/claire.fletcher07

https://www.imperial.ac.uk/department-surgery-cancer/research/cancer/groups/androgen-signalling-and-prostate-cancer/

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Closing date for applications: 5pm, Monday 24^th March.