Biomedical Research Themes & Projects

Our Research Themes

• Cancer in Biomedicine

  Characterising the molecular mechanisms responsible for cancer progression, predisposition and resistance to treatment.

• Cardio-Respiratory

  Focusing on the impact of diseases and adverse impact on cardio-respiratory function.

• Cell Signalling

  Researching cell signaling pathways and their importance in conveying information among cells to assist in understanding the development of a variety of human diseases.

• Cellular Imaging & Structural Biology

  Applying cellular imaging and structural biology expertise across a wide range of biomedical research programs. Platforms include fluorescence, live imaging, 2-photon imaging, transmission and scanning electron microscopy as well as whole body imaging and imaging mass spectroscopy.

• Infection & Immunity

  Focusing on the mechanisms of infection and immunity and development of new ways to control and treat infectious diseases - from molecular analysis of bacterial and viral infections to the development and function of the immune system.

• Molecular Mechanisms of Disease

  Modelling human diseases in experimental systems and analysing cells and tissues to gain insights into the underlying fundamental mechanisms of a range of diseases affecting the nervous system, respiratory system, muscle diseases and infectious disease.

• Biomedical Neuroscience

  Seeking to understand fundamental biological mechanisms in order to develop new treatments for injury and disease states, across neuroscience, cell and developmental biology, and anatomical sciences.

• Stem Cells

  Characterising cellular and molecular mechanisms that underlie stem cell behaviour in development and disease, leading to the identification and characterisation of innovative biomarkers and therapeutic targets.

• Systems Biology

  Making quantitative measurements and computational analysis of the interacting components in systems biology using genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics, metabolomics and mass spectrometry.

• Therapeutics & Translation

  The translation of discoveries in Biomedical Sciences across clinical and commercial settings.

• Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

  Bringing together teaching specialists and academics across the School focused on improving student learning, outcomes, experiences and engagement across the biomedical sciences.