Biomedical Sciences
Our research programme in Translational and Experimental Medicine integrates laboratory-based biologists, chemists, engineers and clinicians with computer-based mathematicians, statisticians and data analysts to exploit knowledge derived from fundamental discovery science to develop novel or innovative drugs, devices, techniques and treatments and to provide public health advice for improving the clinical outcomes for patients. The work of the unit is particularly focused on reproductive medicine, metabolic disease and on novel cancer therapy and delivery systems.
Events and seminars
BMS Special Seminar: Squeezing the eggs to grow : Mechano-regulation of mammalian follicle development, Dr Chii Jou (Joe) Chan, Mechanobiology Institute and Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore
BMS staff and student meeting
The Mechanobiology of Shape: from Molecules to Tissues
Biomedical Sciences News
Pathogen mapped for the first time – to understand evolution and potential treatments
A sleeping sickness parasite is the first pathogen to have its proteins located and mapped within its cells. These parasites have made large areas of Africa unsuitable for livestock production, costing rural farmers up to £3.7bn each year.
For the first time ever, scientists have developed a detailed “protein atlas” of a pathogen – a kind of biological map that locates proteins in cells. They conducted the research on Trypanosoma brucei (T. brucei), helping to understand where proteins are within its cells, providing functional insights that may ultimately help treat parasite infections.
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Access the resource here and read the full paper here.
Circulating effector γδ T cell populations are associated with acute coronavirus disease 19 in unvaccinated individuals
Professor Andrew McAinsh granted £2.5M Wellcome Discovery Award
Dr Erin Greaves explains her lab's research into endometriosis and how she hopes her work could help millions of women worldwide.