Overview

About the program

Unraveling molecular resistance mechanisms against pharmacologically active compounds as well as the search for new bioactive compounds that can overcome either intrinsic or extrinsic resistance are core subjects of pharmaceutical research.

This important topic will be investigated within the Natural Products and Natural Product Analogs Against Therapy-Resistant Tumors and Microorganisms Research Training Group at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf as exemplified by chemoresistant tumors and infections with chemoresistant microbial pathogens.

Both forms of diseases are characterized by numerous resistance mechanisms against currently available drugs which may either weaken the success of drug therapy or which will render it completely ineffective.

Programme Structure

Scientific projects include:

Characterization and optimization of apoptosis- and autophagy-modulating natural products and derivatives for the elimination of therapy-resistant tumor cells
Natural product/HDAC inhibitor-mediated modulation of immune responses and cytostatic-induced stress responses for resensitization of therapy-resistant tumors
Characterization of the mechanism of action and medicinal chemistry optimization of antimicrobial natural products
Nisin as a model system for overcoming lantibiotic resistance in bacterial pathogens

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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80

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6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Düsseldorf, Germany

Disciplines

Biology Medicine View 35 other PhDs in Biology in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Normally you need to hold an excellent master's or diploma degree in the appropriate field.
A good command of either English or German is a requirement for acceptance.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

social contribution fee: €321 per semester

Living costs

Düsseldorf

Germany

996 - 1318 EUR / month

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Overview

About the program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Additional Details

Living costs

Düsseldorf

Funding

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