Research centres and institutes Scientists and researchers across the School of Biosciences work in collaboration with a wide range of interdisciplinary research institutes and centres. You are here Home School of Biosciences Research and innovation Research centres and institutes Interdisciplinary research centres and institutes Centre for Stem Cell Biology (CSCB) We are a centre of excellence for pioneering stem cell research, undertaking fundamental and applied research on the biology of pluripotent stem cells with the aim to develop cell therapies for regenerative medicine. The Florey Institute The Florey Institute is addressing one of the world’s biggest biomedical challenges – infectious disease. Set within the context of emerging antibiotic resistance, we study the complex interaction between pathogens and their host. The Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures The Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures is a collaboration between the Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment and The University of Sheffield. We work with experts from academia, business and policy to create a sustainable future. Imagine: Imaging Life We develop and apply cutting-edge imaging technologies to address important biological and biomedical problems, whilst bringing together specialists in the biological application of super-resolution microscopy, atomic force microscopy, and cryo electron microscopy. Leverhulme Centre for Climate Change Mitigation (LC3M) We harness world-class expertise at the University of Sheffield, and of leading UK and international collaborators, to objectively investigate enhanced rock weathering with croplands as a strategy for safely removing the greenhouse gas CO2 from the atmosphere to cool the planet. Sensory Neuroscience Our multidisciplinary and innovative approach to neuroscience research allows us to explore how sensory inputs are detected and processed by the nervous system in health and disease. Sheffield Institute for Nucleic Acids (SInFoNiA) We are a multidisciplinary research institute bringing together a wide group of scientists from medicine, science and engineering to investigate the role of nucleic acids in health and disease. Flagship Institutes at the University of Sheffield Energy Institute The Energy Institute at the University of Sheffield is finding low-carbon solutions to the world’s biggest energy challenges. Healthy Lifespan Institute At the Healthy Lifespan Institute we're uniting over 130 world-class researchers to tackle the global epidemic of multimorbidity – the presence of two or more chronic conditions – to help everyone live healthier, independent lives for longer and reduce the cost of care. Example of a cluster of peripheral nervous system neurons generated from hPSCs in vitro. The neuronal projections are shown in green whereas individual cell nuclei are marked by blue. Neuroscience Institute The Neuroscience Institute at the University of Sheffield brings together leading experts in medicine, science and engineering to better understand the nervous system and tackle the biggest challenges in neuroscience. Institute for Sustainable Food The Institute for Sustainable Food at the University of Sheffield finds dynamic solutions to the challenges of food security and sustainability. Our innovative research draws on the fields of science, engineering, social sciences, and arts and humanities.
