Research highlights
The place to fast-track medicines that change lives
Southampton spin-out company Curve Therapeutics has pioneered a faster, smarter way to discover new therapies for complex diseases such as cancer.
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Pioneering Alzheimer’s drug development
Advancing the development of targeted treatments to slow or halt disease progression.
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Developing community-led climate and health solutions in Ghana
Working with local people to improve their understanding of the climate crisis on their health and wellbeing.
Research institutes, centres and groups
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Antibody Drug Development
Our interdisciplinary research generates antibody-based therapeutics for cancer and autoimmunity. -
Biomedical Imaging Unit
We provide research and diagnostic services in high quality, high-resolution light and electron microscopy, specialising in 3D imaging. -
Cancer B-Cell Group
Our research translates new understanding of tumour B-cell biology into clinical practice. -
Cell and Developmental Biology
We explore how molecular interactions between proteins and small molecules, defined at atomic resolution, govern biochemical output and in turn control cell behaviour. -
Centre for Democratic Futures
We carry out interdisciplinary research on the conditions of achieving democratic futures, ranging from conceptual debates to challenges of institutional innovation and public policy. -
Dementia
We undertake innovative research into the causes of dementia, helping to develop and test new biomarkers and treatments. -
Developmental Physiology and Medicine
Discovering developmental processes from conception, throughout pregnancy and during childhood and innovating medical monitoring and diagnostics. -
Ecology and Evolution
The Ecology and Evolution research group covers the interactions of species with their environment. -
Epigenetics
Our research utilises a multidisciplinary approach to explore the mechanisms underlying the interplay between environmental factors, genetic and epigenetic processes and their influence on disease risk across the lifecourse. -
Institute for Life Sciences
We bring together interdisciplinary researchers with expertise across the themes of health and medicine, living systems, disruptive life technologies, and insights through data -
Institute of Developmental Sciences
Researching collaboratively to advance health across the life course through research and innovation in the developmental sciences -
Microbiology
We bring together cross‑disciplinary expertise to uncover microbial mechanisms, innovate new interventions, and translate fundamental discoveries into impactful applications across health, agriculture, and the environment. -
Molecular and Precision Biosciences
We research how molecular machinery governs cellular life, developing tools to tackle diseases caused when these molecular operations are disrupted. -
National Biofilms Innovation Centre (NBIC)
NBIC is the central hub where academia, industry, government and public policy come together to tackle the grand challenges biofilms present, impacting $4 trillion in global economic activity. -
Neuroscience
We work on national and global priorities of health and well-being, underpinning research in neuroscience, and age-related neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s. -
Plants and Food Security
We study the response of plants to the environment at the molecular, whole plant and ecological levels. This includes interactions with nematodes, insects and microbes. -
Precision Biosciences Innovation Hub
We use big data, computational approaches and 'in silico' digital twins of biological systems. Through our research, we gain a detailed understanding of the biological processes needed for sustainable health, environment and food. -
Psychiatry
We bring together a critical mass of clinical and non-clinical researchers to explore important mental health problems. -
Southampton Imaging and Radiology Research Group (SIRRG)
Our mission is to elevate the academic development, visibility, and robustness of imaging research within Southampton. -
Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute
We work with partner organisations to tackle global marine and maritime challenges, from developing green technologies to influencing government policy. -
Tumour Microenvironment
We take a wholistic approach to researching the tumour microenvironment, bringing together expertise from diverse fields. Together we aim to make a truely positive impact on the lives of patience with cancer.
