PhD: Breast Cancer Biomarkers through Systems Pathology and Deep Learning

Fully funded doctoral studentship in the Ali Lab at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, starting in October 2027. The project combines spatial multiomics with deep learning to identify treatment-response biomarkers in breast cancer. It will analyse large multimodal datasets from observational cohorts and clinical trials, using representation and cross-modal learning to study target expression, tissue architecture and tumour heterogeneity. Training spans quantitative pathology, multiplexed imaging and predictive modelling.

Applicants may come from quantitative disciplines such as computer science, AI or mathematics; biologists and clinicians with computational experience are also encouraged. Apply through the University Applicant Portal linked from the advert, select October 2027 entry and quote reference SW50984. Request references promptly. Consult the course and funding particulars for detailed admission and funding conditions.