Cell biologists in the School of Biochemistry and Cell Biology undertake to understand the molecular and cellular processes in development and cell biology and the associated underlying causes of disease. A major emphasis is on receptor-mediated signalling, vesicle trafficking, ubiquitin system and unfolded protein responses from the single cell through to whole in vivo systems.

We use a variety of techniques to address our research questions ranging from advanced cell imaging to determine intracellular protein localisation through to investigative studies on cellular function in an array of animal model systems including zebrafish and mice through to translational studies in humans. Modern microscopy and imaging technologies are fundamental to our research and we have an array of light, confocal and electron microscopes, FRET, FRAP, TIRF, and quantitative colocalization analysis available to researchers.

Postgraduate studies in Cell Signalling and Membrane Trafficking

Postgraduate research opportunities are available through:

• MSc in Biotechnology
• MSc in Molecular Cell Biology with Bioinnovation
• MRes in Biochemistry & Biosciences
• PhD, MSc and MD

Principal & Funded Investigators