QS Rank:

285

University of Leicester

Leicester

United Kingdom

Overview

Title: How exposure to metals adapts bacteria to increase bacterial persistence, antimicrobial resistance and potentiate infection/nInstitution: University of Leicester/nDepartment: Department of Genetics, Genomics and Cancer Sciences/nSupervisor: Prof JM Morrissey/nAvailable for September 2026/nProgram type: PhD Research Project/nFunding: Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)/nDeadline: 25 January 2026/nDescription preview: Metals such as copper are essential micronutrients required by most organisms. But due to toxicity at higher concentrations these metals are used as antimicrobials in healthcare and within a host.

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#212

US World and News Report

#185

The World University Rankings

#285

QS World University Rankings

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