available positions
Short description of the available PhD positions in INTRABRAIN.
Host institution: University of Helsinki
PhD awarding institution: University of Helsinki
Lead supervisor(s): Prof. Dr. Vincenzo Cerullo Vincenzo.Cerullo@helsinki.fi
Short description of the work: Generation and optimization of armed oncolytic viruses (e.g. rADV-IL-12 variants) for treatment of GBM.
Planned secondments: CIC biomaGUNE; Image Guided Therapy SA; University of Rome Tor Vergata
doctoral researcher 2
Host institution: CIC biomaGUNE
PhD awarding institution: University of the Basque Country
Lead supervisor(s): Dr. Sergio Moya smoya@cicbiomagune.es
Short description of the work: Development of biomaterial-based platforms for virus encapsulation using liposomes and chitosan complexes, improving stability, transfection efficiency, biodistribution, and therapeutic delivery.
Planned secondments: University of Helsinki; University of Rome Tor Vergata; University of Glasgow
doctoral researcher 3
Host institution: Gabriele d’Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara
PhD awarding institution: Gabriele d’Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara
Lead supervisor(s): Prof. Dr. Piera Di Martino piera.dimartino@unich.it
Short description of the work: Development of nanoparticle formulations for virus protection and enhanced transfection, with a focus on improving antitumour efficacy in glioblastoma models.
Planned secondments: University of Naples Federico II; CIC biomaGUNE; University of Rome Tor Vergata
The call for this PhD position will be open in July 2027. More information coming.
doctoral researcher 4
Host institution: University of Glasgow
PhD awarding institution: University of Glasgow
Lead supervisor(s): Prof. Dr. Hadi Heidari hadi.heidari@glasgow.ac.uk
Short description of the work: Development of redox-sensitive hydrogels for controlled oncolytic viral delivery and immunotherapy applications in glioblastoma.
Planned secondments: University of Helsinki; University of Naples Federico II; University of Rome Tor Vergata
doctoral researcher 5
Host institution: University of Glasgow
PhD awarding institution: University of Glasgow
Lead supervisor(s): Prof. Dr. Hadi Heidari hadi.heidari@glasgow.ac.uk
Short description of the work: Development of implantable microfluidic devices for controlled and repeated delivery of oncolytic viruses, compared with non-invasive administration strategies.
Planned secondments: University of Naples Federico II; Gabriele d’Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara; CIC biomaGUNE
doctoral researcher 6
Host institution: University of Naples Federico II
PhD awarding institution: University of Naples Federico II
Lead supervisor(s): Prof. Dr. Gerolama Condorelli; Dr. Danilo Fiore gecondor@unina.it, danilo.fiore@unina.it
Short description of the work: Investigation of immune responses in tumour models following oncolytic virus treatment, focusing on macrophage polarisation and tumour microenvironment modulation.
Planned secondments: CIC biomaGUNE; University of Rome Tor Vergata; Technion Research and Development Foundation
doctoral researcher 7
Host institution: University of Helsinki
PhD awarding institution: University of Helsinki
Lead supervisor(s): Prof. Dr. Vincenzo Cerullo Vincenzo.Cerullo@helsinki.fi
Short description of the work: Assessing the Immunogenic Cell Death Response Induced by Oncolytic Virus Nanoplatforms.
Planned secondments: University of Naples Federico II; University of Glasgow; University of Rome Tor Vergata
doctoral researcher 8
Host institution: University of Naples Federico II
PhD awarding institution: University of Naples Federico II
Lead supervisor(s): Prof. Dr. Gerolama Condorelli; Dr. Danilo Fiore gecondor@unina.it, danilo.fiore@unina.it
Short description of the work: Evaluation of therapeutic efficacy and safety of nano-encapsulated oncolytic viruses, including immune cell interactions and tumour response mechanisms.
Planned secondments: CIC biomaGUNE; University of Rome Tor Vergata; Technion Research and Development Foundation
doctoral researcher 9
Host institution: University of Rome Tor Vergata
PhD awarding institution: University of Rome Tor Vergata
Lead supervisor(s): Prof. Dr. Nicola Toschi; Dr. Allegra Conti nicola.toschi@uniroma2.eu, Allegra.conti@uniroma2.it
Short description of the work: Development of imaging-based strategies to assess and optimise delivery and therapeutic efficacy of oncolytic viruses, including advanced MRI and ultrasound techniques.
Planned secondments: University of Helsinki; Technion Research and Development Foundation; Image Guided Therapy SA
doctoral researcher 10
Host institution: University of Exeter
PhD awarding institution: University of Exeter
Lead supervisor(s): Prof. Dr. Rupam Das R.K.Das@exeter.ac.uk
Short description of the work: Development of wireless implantable systems combining neurostimulation and oncolytic therapy for advanced glioblastoma treatment.
Planned secondments: University of Glasgow; University of Rome Tor Vergata; Technion Research and Development Foundation
doctoral researcher 11
Host institution: Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg
PhD awarding institution: Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg
Lead supervisor(s): Dr. Danijela Gregurec danijela.gregurec@fau.de
Short description of the work: Development of nanoparticle systems incorporating targeting peptides to enhance blood-brain barrier penetration and tumour specificity.
Planned secondments: CIC biomaGUNE; University of Naples Federico II; University of Glasgow
doctoral researcher 12
doctoral researcher 13
Host institution: Technion Research and Development Foundation
PhD awarding institution: Technion – Israel Institute of Technology
Lead supervisor(s): Dr. Shai Berlin shai.berlin@technion.ac.il
Short description of the work: Investigation of tumour microenvironment modulation using advanced viral and imaging technologies, including blood-brain barrier crossing strategies.
Planned secondments: University of Helsinki; University of Exeter; University of Rome Tor Vergata
Host institution: University of Rome Tor Vergata
PhD awarding institution: University of Rome Tor Vergata
Lead supervisor(s): Prof. Dr. Nicola Toschi; Dr. Allegra Conti nicola.toschi@uniroma2.eu, Allegra.conti@uniroma2.it
Short description of the work: Development of artificial intelligence-driven multimodal imaging frameworks for integrated analysis of tumour biology and therapeutic response.
Planned secondments: University of Naples Federico II; Technion Research and Development Foundation; University of Helsinki
doctoral researcher 14
doctoral researcher 1
Host institution: University of Helsinki
PhD awarding institution: University of Helsinki
Lead supervisor(s): Prof. Dr. Vincenzo Cerullo; Dr. Laura Mezzanotte Vincenzo.Cerullo@helsinki.fi, Laura.mezzanotte@helsinki.fi
Short description of the work: Generation and tracking of armed rADV with imaging reporter genes for glioblastoma.
Planned secondments: University of Naples Federico II; University of Glasgow; University of Rome Tor Vergata