Discovery of Rational Therapeutic Biomarkers in Breast Cancer Scholarship 2027 in UK | Fully Funded
This fully funded PhD studentship at the University of Cambridge focuses on spatial cancer biology, multiomic spatial methods, and deep learning. Applications are open with a deadline of 16 October 2026.
Overview
The Discovery of Rational Therapeutic Biomarkers in Breast Cancer Scholarship is a fully funded PhD studentship based at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute within the University of Cambridge. Supervised by Dr Hamid Raza Ali and the Ali Lab, the project centers on systems pathology and deep learning, training researchers in spatial cancer biology, multiomic spatial methods, and predictive modeling using breast cancer tissue datasets.
Benefits
- Fully funded PhD studentship.
- Extensive training in cancer pathology, highly multiplexed imaging, and predictive modeling.
- Opportunities to develop quantitative pathology expertise within spatial cancer biology.
- Collaboration within a diverse group of clinicians, pathologists, computational biologists, and cancer biologists.
Eligibility
Candidates must meet the specific background criteria established for the programme:
- Graduates in quantitative disciplines such as computer science, artificial intelligence, and mathematics.
- Biologists and clinicians who possess prior experience in computational methods.
How to Apply
Candidates must submit their applications through the University Applicant Portal. When applying, applicants should take note of the following instructions:
- Select to commence study in October 2027.
- Quote reference SW50984 on the application and in all correspondence.
- Prompt referees to submit their references promptly once the application's References section has been completed.
Deadline
The closing date for applications is 16 October 2026.