PHD POSITION

PhD Studentship: How does NRP2 keep blood vessels sealed and calm under stress?

Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 · 18 days left

Institution: University of East Anglia
Country: United Kingdom
Field: Life sciences and medicine
Type: PhD position
Pay: £21,805
Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 · 18 days left

About this position

Blood vessels are lined by endothelial cells, which form a living barrier between blood and tissues. These cells must stay tightly connected, sense blood flow, respond to nutrients and communicate with immune cells, while avoiding unnecessary inflammation. How endothelial cells maintain this stable “barrier identity” during stress is still not fully understood. This PhD project will investigate neuropilin-2, or NRP2, a cell-surface receptor best known for roles in blood vessel development. Our new data suggest that NRP2 also helps endothelial cells stay stable. When NRP2 is lost, endothelial c

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