Research
Research in the School of Life Sciences is organised around three themes:
Health and disease
Our research into health and disease includes:
- Cancer biomarkers and therapy targets
- Cancer pathways and drug responses
- Parkinson’s disease
- Oral microbiology
- Human nutrition
- Skin sensitivity
- Plant disease
- Kidney disease
Biochemistry
Our research into biochemistry includes:
- Protein modelling and simulation
- Unfolded protein response
- Biomarkers for forensic identification
- Iron and zinc metabolism
- Characterisation of muscle function
- Forensic identification and analysis
- Mitochondrial dysfunction
- Biosensor development
Ecosystems and environment
Our research into ecosystems and environment includes:
- Molecular microbial ecology
- Community ecology and extinction
- Coral reef conservation
- Environmental policy
- Pollination
- Environmental monitoring sensors
Consultancy and enterprise
In addition to academic research, our staff are engaged in a range of consultancy and enterprise activity.
Contact Prof Prasad Sreenivasaprasad, Director of the Institute of Biomedical and Environmental Science and Technology (iBEST) for information about our consultancy services.
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