they make up almost half of all FOXP3⁺ Tregs. These CD8⁺Tregs show features of long-term residency within tissues and express molecules associated with sensing and repairing tissue damage. Together these discoveries suggest thatCD8⁺Tregs may play a previously unrecognised role in controlling inflammation, supporting repair, and maintaining organ health in humans.
Project Aims
This project aims to investigate the biology and function of human CD8⁺Tregs, focusing on how they suppress immune responses, how they are activated, and how their function is shaped by different tissue environments. By examining their interactions with other immune cells and their distribution across human tissues, the project will provide new insights into the role of CD8⁺ Tregs in regulating immune responses and maintaining tissue homeostasis.
Funding Notes
For academic year October 27/28;
Gates US applications (round 1) close 14th October 26, further information available via Gates Website; View Website
Cambridge Trust, Gates Cambridge (round 2) deadline 8th December 26 to be eligible for funding. If you apply after the funding deadlines you will not be eligible for the Cambridge Funding competition, please indicate in your application all the funding you are eligible for. You can also check funding search Search - Postgraduate Funding Search
Funding is not available for Lent or Easter 27 places as the funding deadline for these has already passed, you will need to have other funding in place to support your studies
Open Days
17 September 2026 - Multiple dates
University of Cambridge - Postgraduate College Visit Days - Cambridge (United Kingdom)
