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.

E: ss.prasad@beds.ac.uk