Biosciences Institute
Our goal is to understand life at the level of molecules, cells and organisms.
We are one of three new research institutes established to map across the biomedical research landscape.
Our mission
To unravel basic biological processes and tackle major biomedical challenges, generating knowledge that is vital to human health and educating the next generation of bioscientists.
Vibrant community
We have a vibrant community of bioengineers and cellular, molecular and computational biologists. They work closely together with clinical and technological experts.
Our scientists and students are fascinated by the biological processes underpinning life. This includes:
- bacterial evolution
- cell signalling
- human development
- neurodegeneration
- cancer growth
We are curious, collaborative and ambitious. We make use of state-of-the-art technology, ranging from:
- single-cell analysis
- advanced neurophysiological techniques
- regenerative medicine
- data science
Research themes
The Institute leads on the following cross-cutting research themes:
- Cell Signalling
- Chromosome Biology and the Cell Cycle
- Innovation, Methodology and Application
- Microbes in Health and Disease
- Molecular and Cellular Microbiology
- Molecular Mechanisms of Life
- Neuroscience, Neurodisability and Neurological Disorders
- Regenerative Medicine, Stem Cells and Transplantation
- Vascular Biology and Medicine
Innovation Hubs
Our Innovation Hubs provide advanced methodology and access to the latest infrastructure. This infrastructure covers basic, clinical and applied medical research.
Supportive environment
We are committed to delivering the highest quality research-led teaching and supervision. This covers projects at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
We also support and supervise our large and diverse postgraduate research.
Researchers work together across many of the Faculty’s research themes. The themes provide opportunities and a supportive environment.
Both postgraduate and early career researchers benefit from this. They develop their knowledge skills and expertise across a range of different disciplines.
Institute staff
Dean
Email: Joris.Veltman@ncl.ac.uk
Deputy Deans
Email: janet.quinn@ncl.ac.uk
Email: neil.perkins@ncl.ac.uk
Head of Operations
Helen Miller
Email: Helen.Miller@ncl.ac.uk
Tel: 07590 467633
Deputy Head of Operations
Penney Grey
Email: penney.gray@newcastle.ac.uk