PhD Position in Edinburgh – Circular RNAs, Viral Infection and Mechanotransduction
Posted by Carsten Hansen, on 18 March 2026
How do circular RNAs (circRNAs) regulate Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus (KSHV) and biomechanical signalling that drives Kaposi sarcoma, and can targeting these pathways reveal new therapeutic strategies? This project will determine how circRNAs control viral persistence and mechanotransduction via Hippo pathway, revealing new targetable mechanisms linking infection, RNA regulation, and tumorigenesis.
Exciting PhD project seeking to address fundamental research questions with real translational potential. Interdisciplinary training across cancer biology, virology, RNA biology, and mechanobiology through the complementary expertise of the Hansen and Tagawa laboratories will be provided in a supportive research environment with excellent advanced equipment and technologies available. Clinical guidance will be provided by Dr Oswald. PPI activities will be integrated throughout. You will be part of the future Medicine PhD program.
Open for home fee (UK) candidates only. Deadline May 12th, please reach out if you have any questions.
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