Cell Mechanics and Tumour Growth PhD 36 months PHD Programme By Loughborough University |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

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Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

27,500 Tuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

01 Apr, 2025Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Mechanical

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Mechanical properties of tumour tissue can be used as indicators to predict the type cancer and their grade. The growth of tumour and its severity are determined by the capability of cells to multiply and migrate to the adjacent tissue.
Cell mechanics and their interaction with the local tissue structure play an important role in tumour growth and cancer cell invasion. In order to understand why different type of cancer cells respond differently to various chemical and physical treatments, it is critical to gain insight on the biophysical interactions between the invading cells and the local tissue structures.
Within this project we will focus on different type of breast cancers to investigate the interaction of tissue stiffness and cell mechanics at both tissue, cell and sub-celluar levels. In vitro 2D and 3D models will be established to replicate the tumour microenvironment and data derived from experimental work will further feed into modellings that can simulate the collective behaviours of cells in terms of tumour growth. The ultimate aim is to develop supplementary criteria based on the understanding of biophysical mechanisms in tumour growth and inform clinical decision.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Mechanical

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Mechanical properties of tumour tissue can be used as indicators to predict the type cancer and their grade. The growth of tumour and its severity are determined by the capability of cells to multiply and migrate to the adjacent tissue.
Cell mechanics and their interaction with the local tissue structure play an important role in tumour growth and cancer cell invasion. In order to understand why different type of cancer cells respond differently to various chemical and physical treatments, it is critical to gain insight on the biophysical interactions between the invading cells and the local tissue structures.
Within this project we will focus on different type of breast cancers to investigate the interaction of tissue stiffness and cell mechanics at both tissue, cell and sub-celluar levels. In vitro 2D and 3D models will be established to replicate the tumour microenvironment and data derived from experimental work will further feed into modellings that can simulate the collective behaviours of cells in terms of tumour growth. The ultimate aim is to develop supplementary criteria based on the understanding of biophysical mechanisms in tumour growth and inform clinical decision.

Admission Requirements

3.2+
6.5+
92+
Applicants should have, or expect to achieve, at least a 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in a related subject.
A relevant Master's degree and / or experience in one or more of the following will be an advantage: Biophysics, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Mechanical Engineering, Materials, Biomedical Engineering.

01 Apr 2025
3 Years
Oct

Domestic
4,786
International
27,500

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