PhD opportunity in my new lab at the University of Aberdeen!

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I’m excited to share a PhD opportunity in my new lab at the University of Aberdeen! 🎉 This exciting project will investigate how TDP-43 proteinopathy affects human neurons and glial cells, using advanced 3D stem cell-derived microtissues 🔬🧬 We will combine human iPSC models, single-cell transcriptomics, and protein chemistry (in collaboration with Wael Houssen) to understand how TDP-43 drives cellular dysfunction and neuro-immune responses during ageing and neurodegeneration. This interdisciplinary project is ideal for a motivated and talented student interested in stem cell models and glial biology, and offers an exciting opportunity to shape a new research programme exploring the mechanisms underlying human brain ageing and disease 🚀 📍 Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Aberdeen 🧪 Human 3D stem cell models & neuro-immune interactions 🧠 TDP-43 proteinopathy, ageing & neurodegeneration 🎓 Competitive, fully funded 4-year PhD studentship through the BBSRC EASTBIO Doctoral Training Partnership (UK & international applicants welcome) 📅 Application deadline: 16 November 2026 Please note that funding is awarded through a competitive selection process. If you are interested, or know someone who may be a good fit, please get in touch. I’d be very happy to chat about the project and the lab 🌱 More details and application information: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eb6cDXii Lab website: 🌐 https://vahsenlab.com Please share with anyone who may be interested 🙏