Biology is the study of life - everything from the tiniest microbe to entire ecosystems that spread across the planet. And understanding more about life will help us to tackle major societal challenges, including human and animal health, food security and effects of climate change.
Immunology - we are looking at how our bodies fight infection and how the dysfunctioning immune system can feed into chronic conditions and we are seeking new vaccines, drug targets and therapies for disease
Environmental Biology - our research seeks to better understand how living organisms adapt to climate change, and how we could more sustainably manage crop plants in the face of it
Genomics - Our research seeks to uncover the genetic basis and mechanisms of health, disease and evolution using computational biology
Biochemistry - we are analysing the biochemistry that underpins chronic and inherited diseases, including diabetes and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Microbiology - we have a strong focus on pathogenic microbes that cause disease in humans with a view to better diagnosis and treatment of infection