PostgraduateFull-time
Novel functions of the epigenetic cancer driver KMT2D
Aston UniversityUnited Kingdom
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Biological Sciences
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- OCT 2026
Overview
KMT2D, previously also known as MLL2 in humans, is a histone 3 lysine 4 (H3K4) methyltransferase. It has attracted attention as it is within the top 10 most mutated genes in cancer genomes, as well as the main reason behind the congenital disorder Kabuki syndrome. Importantly, in contrast to other cancer genes, the functions of KMT2D have not been clearly established yet. It is believed that KMT2D works through methylating H3K4 in chromatin, a mark of active transcription, and facilitating enhancer mediated transcriptional activation.
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.5 overall |
|---|
IELTS 6.5 overall (component minima vary by programme; see university English-language requirements)
Start dates
October 2026
Campus
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
Similar courses
Scroll sidewaysUndergraduate
University of SalfordUniversity of Salford
University of Bedfordshire
Liverpool John Moores University
BSc (Hons) Biochemistry with Studies in the USA with Professional Placement
University of SalfordGBP 10,050Per year
UndergraduateMSci (Hons) Biochemistry with studies in the USA
University of SalfordGBP 10,050Per year
UndergraduateBiochemistry BSc (Hons)
University of BedfordshireGBP 16,800Per year
UndergraduateBSc (Hons) Medical Biology
University of Greater Manchester
GBP 17,500Per year
UndergraduateBSc (Hons) Medical Biology
University of Greater Manchester
GBP 6,526Per year
UndergraduateBSc (Hons) Medical Biology with foundation year
University of Greater Manchester
GBP 4,895Per year
UndergraduateBSc (Hons) Medical Biology with foundation year
University of Greater Manchester
GBP 17,500Per year
UndergraduateBSc (Hons) Biology
Liverpool John Moores UniversityGBP 18,740Per year
TuitionFee on request
Apply