Research Affiliates
The research horizons of ICaMB are expanded by the technical expertise, facilities and complementary research-interests of our affiliates. The benefit of established collaborations is reflected in a substantial number of publications based on networking with affiliates.
Research interests of ICaMB affiliates
- mitochondrial mRNA species, genetics and gene expression;
- RNA binding proteins in germ cell development;
- physical and analytical electrochemistry;
- silicon-based chemical sensors; nanoscale science; synthetic chemistry at semiconductor surfaces;
- applications of SECM in biology; ultramicroelectrode techniques for DNA analysis;
- mitochondriology in health and disease; molecular aetiology and treatment regimes of mitochondrial disease;
- cellular responses to damaged telomeres in budding yeast;
- keratinocyte cell signalling;
- mechanism of action of anti-psoriatic drugs;
- UV signalling responses;
- kidney stones; renal physiology; tubulopathies; renal cilia;
- development of gene therapy and beta cell replacement for diabetes including stem cell approaches;
- pancreatic/islet transplantation; pump therapy by continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion;
- genetic and metabolic abnormalities in families with type 2 diabetes; biochemical and genetic basis of insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes; mitochondrial related diabetes;
- bioinformatics.
