Research Groups
Research Centres
Research Units
Our Research Focus
Our research is subdivided into a number of common areas. This brings together
like-minded researchers to permit the sharing of equipment and ideas. Below you
will find our research groups, in the orange box on the right you can see a
number of research centres focussed on specific biological problems.
We apply a range of biophysical techniques to
study the structure and function of macromolecules, our core interests revolve
around metalloproteins and protein dynamics.
This group studies changes in the environment and how to address these
through the development of biosensors, sustainable agriculture, increases in
plant productivity and models of climate change.
Our
research is at the basic-clinical interface and employ a range of techniques for
studying diseases at the molecular and cellular level. We have projects on
cancer biology, viruses and infection, bacterial infection, basic and
reproductive immunology, translational and clinical proteomics, bioimaging and
bioinformatics.
The Centre’s research units include
Health, Exercise & Active Life (HEAL) and
Sport Performance & Fatigue (SPF). Areas of active interest include:
paediatric exercise, in vivo biomedical optics, “green exercise”, cardiovascular
physiology, indicators of cardiac and psychological health, pacing strategies
and limits to human performance.
Research meets Teaching
We believe that to create an up-to-date and exciting learning environment we
must link our research to teaching. Please use the links below to find out more
about this cross-over:
Further information
Enquiries and Applications
Enquiries about any of these topics should be addressed to the individuals
named, or more generally to the relevant research group coordinator. Potential
applicants for research degrees (Ph.D., MPhil and M.Sc. by dissertation) should
see our information on
postgraduate study.