Outline

This PhD project will be based in the Radiation and Environmental Science Centre (RESC), Technological University Dublin which has research interests in the application of biophotonics (such as vibrational spectroscopy) to cancer diagnosis and prognosis. The project will be supervised by Prof. Fiona Lyng and Dr Rubina Shaikh, Technological University Dublin, and co-supervised by Dr Cara Martin, Trinity College Dublin and Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital, Dublin.
The aim of this PhD project is to develop new tests to detect human papillomavirus (HPV) infections that can lead to cervical cancer. Early detection of these HPV infections can result in improved outcomes for patients because of earlier treatment. Vibrational spectroscopy will be used to profile the biochemical content of cervical cytology samples and advanced multivariate and machine learning methodologies will be used to develop a classification model for HPV detection using spectral, biological and clinical data.
The PhD student, in addition to their research, will attend training associated with the TU Dublin ARISE PhD programme. In addition, the PhD student will benefit from a 3 month placement with our industry partner, Screenlink Healthcare, Dublin, during the 2nd year of the ARISE PhD programme. 

Research Centre

https://www.tudublin.ie/research-innovation/research/discover-our-resea…

What is funded

Fully Funded (scholarship, fees, materials)

Funding agency This project is supported by TU Dublin and funded via the Technological University R&I supporting Enterprise scheme, which is co-financed by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Regional Programme 2021-2027

Student Stipend per annum €25,000

Materials & Travel Budget €2000 for materials with an additional €1500 provided in year 1 to cover the costs of a laptop. €1000 for travel to conferences etc

Fees €5500 covered

Duration

Duration of funding 48 months

Eligibility

First class honours or 2.1 Hons BSc in Physical or Life Sciences and/or MSc in a relevant area.

Excellent problem solving and critical thinking

Excellent communication skills 

If you are interested in submitting an application for this project, please complete an Expression of Interest.

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