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Biological sciences

What is the UPWr Doctoral School?

UPWr Doctoral School is a part of the Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences (UPWr) which is one of the best specialist universities in Poland.

It conducts training and research in the field of agricultural and natural sciences as well the engineering and technical ones.

 The education lasts 4 years and is provided in full-time mode on the UPWr campus.

As an international PhD student, you are granted a monthly scholarship of 1080 EUR for covering all living expenses.

Additionally, you may receive funds for research projects or for publishing scientific articles in recognized journals.

Research topics in the discipline

The research topics in the discipline may concern:

  • development of innovative therapy strategies based on stem cells and biointelligent carriers
  • implementation of innovative treatment protocols including preconditioning stem cells, transfer of extracellular vesicles and the regulation of gene expression
  • biotransformations and chemical synthesis of compounds with important biological properties which are useful in the pharmaceutical, agri-food and cosmetic industries
  • the use of biocatalysis to functionalize natural and synthetic chemical compounds in order to enhance/change their biological activity
  • biotechnological application of bacteriophages in human and veterinary medicine
  • genetic modifications of plants for improving their functional properties
  • biorefining of various types of waste (e.g. plastics, lignocellulosic raw materials, glycerin, municipal waste, agri-food industry waste) as a renewable source of carbon and energy for microorganisms (including genetically modified), in order to reduce environmental pollution and deliver added value compounds
  • determining biological activity (antitumor, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic, antioxidant, antidiabetic, hemolytic) of natural and synthetic compounds
  • description of the molecular mechanism of the interaction between natural and synthetic compounds and biomolecules (lipids, proteins, DNA), and biological membranes and cells
  • study of the systematics, biology, ecology and phylogeny of plants and animals
  • research on eco-evolutionary aspects of host-parasite relationships
  • research on biological and cultural variability of human prehistoric, historical and present populations and the analysis of palaeopathological changes in bone and teeth structures of humans and other mammals
  • human health and ontogenetic development in the context of environmental and genetic backgrounds; the occupation health and physiology of humans in the modern technical environment

Keywords: stem cells, biotransformations, biocatalysis, bacteriophages, genetic modifications, waste materials, biological activity, biomolecules, taxonomy, phylogenesis, ecology, nature conservation, human biology

Questions about the discipline?

marycz.pngProf. Krzysztof Marycz
tel.: (+48) 71 320 5201
e-mail: krzysztof.marycz@upwr.edu.pl

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Admission to the Doctoral School in 4 easy steps

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The admission schedule will be published here.

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Other success stories of PhD students

Our PhD programme allows you to become part of the Wrocław international scientific community, setting you on the track to a successful career at any university or research centre so that after graduation you can apply for a postdoc position anywhere in the world.

Those are 5 good reasons why you should join us:

  • A medium size academic centre
    There are no anonymous students. We focus on an individual approach to learning and enhancing members' interaction in research teams.
  • No mass education
    Only around 30 candidates are accepted to the UPWr Doctoral School each year which makes the programme prestigious and quality-oriented.
  • International networks
    Networking with more than 140 universities in Europe and worldwide.
  • Scholarship and research funding
    Education is free and every PhD student receives a monthly scholarship. There are also many ways to apply for additional funding for research activities.
  • Based in Wrocław
    Wrocław is one of the fastest developing cities in Poland, a vibrant academic centre with a strong and diverse economy

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Any questions?
We will be more than happy to help you.

tel. (+48) 71 320 5266
e-mail: szkola.doktorska@upwr.edu.pl

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