This theme focuses on the underlying molecular mechanisms of human diseases such as cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, genetic disorders of the musculoskeletal system, and bacterial infections. Research in the theme ranges from structural studies of target molecules to preclinical cancer models, with the aim of developing new modes of diagnosis or treatment.
Institutes, centres and initiatives
This Research Theme is associated to the following institutes, centres and initiatives:
- Centre for Advanced Therapeutics
- Centre for Structural Biology
- Institute of Chemical Biology
- Institute of Infection
- MRC Centre for Molecular Bacteriology and Infection
- Glycobiology Network
- Malaria Network
Academic staff in this area
Dr Maruf Ali
Dr Michael J Baker
Dr Konstantinos Beis
Professor Doryen A Bubeck
Dr Laurence Bugeon
Dr Matthew A Child
Professor George K Christophides
Emeritus Professor Stephen Curry
Dr Alessia David
Professor Daniel M Davis
Professor Alfonso De Simone
Professor Marc S Dionne
Dr Nadia Guerra
Dr Anita C Hall
Professor Erhard Hohenester
Dr Theodoros Karamanos
Professor David Mann
Professor Thomas K Meier
Dr Atieme Joseph Ogbolosingha
Dr Marco Trizzino
Postgraduate research
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