About
Our research provides a natural training environment for the next generation of scientists by combining molecular, biochemical, gene editing and imaging approaches with structural biology. This enables advanced investigations into the complex mechanisms of fundamental biology.
We pursue a range of interests including:
- the molecular organisation of proteins and nucleic acids
- cell signalling pathways controlling gene expression, autophagy and cell growth
- mechanisms of chromosome segregation
- the structure and function of the immune system, plant growth and environmental interactions
- membrane proteins and cellular function
Our research provides experimental platforms to collaborate with other researchers in other areas. For instance, we work with our colleagues in medicine to exploit structural and functional studies on how cancer cells evade the immune system.
Supercharging your immune system
Research led by Professor Nullin Divecha and his laboratory team has identified a way to boost the power of the human immune system to find and destroy cancer cells within the body.
People, projects and publications
People
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Doctor Nicole Prior
LecturerAccepting applications from PhD studentsEmail: N.R.J.Prior@soton.ac.ukTel: +44 23 8059 4222 -
Professor Nullin Divecha
Professor of Cellular SignallingAccepting applications from PhD studentsEmail: N.Divecha@soton.ac.ukTel: +44 23 8059 9007 -
Professor Peter Smith
Professor of Life SciencesEmail: P.J.Smith@soton.ac.ukTel: +44 23 8059 6701 -
Doctor Salah Elias
Associate ProfessorAccepting applications from PhD studentsEmail: S.K.Elias@soton.ac.ukTel: +44 23 8059 2985 -
Doctor Triana Amen
Lecturer in Advanced Cell BiologyAccepting applications from PhD studentsEmail: T.Amen@soton.ac.uk -
Doctor Yihua Wang
Associate ProfessorCell Signalling in Disease
Epithelial-Mesenchymal Crosstalk
Accepting applications from PhD studentsEmail: yihua.wang@soton.ac.ukTel: +44 23 8059 2028