Context
Gliomas such as are the most common form of brain tumour, a subset Glioblastoma (GBM) are devastating adult brain cancer with high rates of recurrence and treatment resistance. The development, validation and standardisation of 3D multicellular vascularised-GBM organoid model are required to provide a replacement for in vivo models. A major component to replace in vivo model is to provide vascularisation of GBM organoids and develop a method for standardisation, which can be used for high throughput assays. Banerjee group at the University of Dundee have recently established a human GBM organoid biobank.
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Programme Structure
GBM organoids can be vascularised into highly reproducible “chips” to allow for functional physiological assays and screening of drug libraries
- Integration of human vascular (endothelial cells) with human glioblastoma organoids to create a multicellular 3D tumour-on-chip model
- Validation of vascular-glioblastoma model in comparison to literature human and mouse models
- Standardisation of high throughput vascularised-glioblastoma model for drug validation
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Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- You should have an honours degree at 2.1 or above, and/or a Masters degree in a relevant discipline.
- IELTS 6.5
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Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 41,790 AUD / year (≈ 21,940 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,116 AUD / year (≈ 4,786 GBP / year)
Additional Details
Band 2
- National: £9,120
- International: £26,570
Band 3
- National: £13,148
- International: £30,965 or £39,800
Living costs
Dundee, United Kingdom: 1,499-2,846 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
