Research
Our department's research has an excellent reputation. Molecular Biology and Biotechnology was ranked number one in the UK for the impact and quality of our medical research in the Research Excellence Framework 2014, and we're in the top five for our biological science research. Below, you can find out about the global challenges that our research is addressing, the research themes that our academic staff work across, and the University of Sheffield research centres that our department is contributing expertise to so that we can answer some of the biggest questions in science.
Global Challenges
Research in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology is addressing some of the key issues affecting our society. Choose a topic to find out how.
Food SecurityTaking a molecular approach to produce robust crops with increased yield is helping work towards providing safe and sustainable nutrition for everyone
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Antibiotic ResistanceAntibiotic resistance threatens our ability to treat common infections at an unprecedented rate, and requires an in-depth understanding of multi-resistant pathogens
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Healthy AgeingAs we continue to live longer, conditions associated with age are becoming more common. Steps are being taken to ensure we remain healthy into our later years
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Research Themes
Discover the scope of research undertaken by the expert research teams in our department. Choose a topic to find out about the staff working in each of these areas.
Eukaryotic Cell BiologyMammalian cells and yeast as models for human disease and fundamental cellular processes
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Genomics and Nucleic AcidsFrom genome-wide studies to the molecular fundamentals of DNA damage and micro-RNAs
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Biochemistry and BiotechnologyTransferring our understanding of living systems into applied science
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Structural BiologyExploring the architecture and interactions of biological systems in atomic detail
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Research institutes and consortiums
Researchers in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology are making major contributions to some of the University of Sheffield's flagship research centres, to drive innovation and collaboration.
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