Research themes

Our research comprises six integrated themes:

Cell and Developmental Biology

Cell Biology and Developmental Biology involve the study of cellular processes and the mechanisms by which organisms grow and develop.

Hearing and Balance

In this this theme, we study the normal development and function of the vertebrate auditory and vestibular systems together with disease states.

Musculoskeletal and Cardiovascular Biology

This theme embraces research into the cytoskeleton, musculoskeletal development and cardiovascular biology.

Neuroscience and Neurodegenerative Disease

In this theme, we are interested in the development and diseases that control and affect affect the nervous system.

This theme embraces the physiology and pharmacology of neuro-immune interactions and its impact on inflammatory disorders such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Asthma and the development of novel treatments.

Stem Cells and Cancer

Stem cells may ultimately be useful in achieving the repair of diseased tissues, but recently it has been established that stem cells represent the source of some, and perhaps all, cancers.