UKDiscovery of rational therapeutic biomarkers in breast cancer scholarship by systems pathology and deep learning offering training in spatial cancer biology, multiomic spatial methods and deep learning applied to breast cancer tissue datasets.
The studentship is based at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute within the University of Cambridge. The project is supervised by Dr Hamid Raza Ali and the Ali Lab, and further details and publications are available via the Ali Lab website and the University Applicant Portal.
Therapeutic Biomarkers in Breast Cancer Scholarship Benefits
- This is a fully-funded PhD studentship (title indicates Fully-funded).
- You will receive extensive training in cancer pathology, highly multiplexed imaging, and predictive modelling.
- Opportunity to develop expertise in quantitative pathology in the field of spatial cancer biology.
- Work within a diverse and collaborative group spanning clinicians, pathologists, computational and cancer biologists.
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Therapeutic Biomarkers in Breast Cancer Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- Applications are invited from graduates in quantitative disciplines such as computer science, AI, and mathematics.
- Applications are also encouraged from biologists and clinicians already experienced in computational methods.
How to Apply for Therapeutic Biomarkers in Breast Cancer Scholarship
- Please apply via the University Applicant Portal.
- For further information about the course and to access the Applicant Portal, visit: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/cvcrpdmsc
- You should select to commence study in October 2027 on your application.
- Please quote reference SW50984 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
- Ask referees to submit their references as soon as possible upon request; they will receive a request once you have completed the References section of your application.
Don’t miss this deadline
Applications close on Friday, 16 October 2026. We’ll email you 7, 3 and 1 days before.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about theDiscovery of Rational Therapeutic Biomarkers in Breast Cancer Scholarship 2027. These answers cover supervision, eligibility, application steps, deadlines, start date and where to find further information.
Who is supervising the studentship?
Discovery of Rational Therapeutic Biomarkers in Breast Cancer Scholarship is supervised by Dr Hamid Raza Ali at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute. The institute lists Dr Hamid Raza Ali as the named supervisor and directs applicants to the Ali Lab website for further information about the research group and recent publications.
Where is the studentship based?
Discovery of Rational Therapeutic Biomarkers in Breast Cancer Scholarship is based at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, University of Cambridge. The official website specifies the Department/location as Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute and lists the University of Cambridge as the host institution.
What is the deadline to apply?
The deadline for application is 16 October 2026. The page explicitly states ‘Deadline for application: 16th October 2026’ and the Key information section shows the closing date as 16 October 2026.
When does the course start?
The course start date is 1 October 2027. The official website provides ‘Course start date: 1st October 2027’ and instructs applicants to select to commence study in October 2027 on the application.
How do I apply for this Discovery of Rational Therapeutic Biomarkers in Breast Cancer Scholarship?
You must apply via the University Applicant Portal. The official website directs applicants to the Applicant Portal and provides the specific course page link: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/cvcrpdmsc for further information and access to the portal.
What should I include in my application reference?
Applicants should quote reference SW50984 on their application and in any correspondence about the vacancy. The institute requests that applicants quote reference SW50984 and use it in communications regarding the studentship.
What training and skills will I gain?
Discovery of Rational Therapeutic Biomarkers in Breast Cancer Scholarship offers extensive training in cancer pathology, highly multiplexed imaging, and predictive modelling. The HTML states applicants will receive extensive training in these areas and the opportunity to develop expertise in quantitative pathology and spatial cancer biology.
Who is eligible to apply for this Discovery of Rational Therapeutic Biomarkers in Breast Cancer Scholarship?
The institute invites applications from graduates in quantitative disciplines such as computer science, AI, and mathematics, and also encourages applications from biologists and clinicians experienced in computational methods. Those are the eligibility directions provided on the page.
Are referees required and when should they submit references?
Yes. The Discovery of Rational Therapeutic Biomarkers in Breast Cancer Scholarship requests applicants ask referees to submit their references as soon as possible upon request, despite the longer University deadline for references. Referees will receive a request once the applicant has completed the References section of the application.
Where can I find further information about the research group and publications?
Further information about the research group and recent publications is available on the Ali Lab website at http://www.ali-lab.co.uk/, as referenced on the official website page. The page also lists key references and recent publications for additional reading.
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