Molecular Cell Biology
Institute for Cell and Molecular Biosciences
Molecular cell biology is the science of how cells work, how they interact with pathogens, and how they behave in tissues and organs. Expertise in these fundamental processes is vital in the understanding of complex details involved in infection, immunity, absorption of nutrients, and embryogenesis.
Molecular cell biology research at Newcastle combines research groups from a number of different disciplines, including; biochemistry, biophysics, chemistry, computing science, genetics, microbiology, immunology and physiology.
Key research themes are:
- Gene regulation
- Biomolecules - integrating molecular structures and biological functions
- Cell signalling
- Membranes, transport and trafficking
- Microbial genomics, pathogenicity and immunity
A significant proportion of this work is directed towards understanding the basis of human disease. These include the mechanisms involved in MRSA infection, translating in vitro stem cell techniques into clinical therapies, and the cell biology of diabetes.
