Overview

About the programme

In this Regenerative and Degenerative Biology programme at TU Dresden the mechanisms of regeneration and stem cell function are studied to understand general principles of cellular and tissue repair with the aim to use this knowledge to develop novel therapies.

Diverse strategies for in depth genetic, molecular and cellular analysis are used to dissect fundamental pathways of tissue regeneration. Animals with high regenerative capacities are utilized to understand intrinsic mechanisms of regeneration as models to induce tissue repair also in mammals.

Additionally, the controlled expansion and directed differentiation of stem cells towards specific target cell-types is assessed to develop cell replacement strategies for currently incurable diseases.

Programme Structure

Research groups include:

Development of cell-based therapies for the treatment of retinopathies
Tumorimmunology
Neural Development and Regeneration
Development and Regeneration of the Vertebrate Brain
Mechanobiology of Stem Cells
Cell biology of neurodegenerative diseases
Stem Cells in Pancreas Development and Disease
Unraveling mechanisms of neuronal degeneration and regeneration in the retina
Biology of bone regeneration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dresden, Germany

Disciplines

Biology View 35 other PhDs in Biology in Germany

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Academic requirements

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Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Requirements:

You have a truly excellent academic record and previous research experience.
You are highly committed to scientific research, and you have the potential and eagerness to conduct demanding research projects.
You have a distinctive proficiency in textbook knowledge of the relevant scientific disciplines.
You are proficient in the English language. Provision of TOEFL or IELTS results and GRE examination results is strongly recommended but not mandatory.
You hold (or anticipate to receive before taking up the PhD thesis work) a Master’s degree in Biology, Chemistry/Biochemistry, Biomedicine (including Medicine), Physics/Biophysics, Bioengineering, Biomaterials, Mathematics, or Computer Science

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
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Free

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Living costs

Dresden

Germany

756 - 1107 EUR / month

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About the programme

Programme Structure

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Duration

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Delivered

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Additional Details

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