Cell and Developmental Biology
Cell biology is the study of how cells work as individuals, how they organise into complex groups and how they coordinate their activities within tissues and at different stages of organism development.
We use a variety of approaches and experimental systems to contribute to fields such as neuroscience, immunology, pathogen biology and industrial biotechnology.
Impact
Our basic research in model systems ultimately underpins the development of new treatments for human disease.
Developmental mechanisms are highly conserved among animals, and often genes that are important in human development are also important in cancer and other degenerative diseases.
Our research reflects the Department of Biology's underpinning aim of improving health and tackling diseases.
Research highlights
People
| Name | Expertise |
| Nia Bryant |
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| William Brackenbury |
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| Sangeeta Chawla |
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| Dawn Coverley |
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| Paul Genever |
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Darren L Goffin |
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| Harry Isaacs |
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| Chris MacDonald |
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| Betsy Pownall |
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| Paul Pryor |
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| Nathalie Signoret |
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| Jenny Southgate |
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| Sean Sweeney |
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| Daniel Ungar |
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