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Research area

Biological sciences

From global warming to life-threatening infections, our research focuses on today's biggest challenges. Working with industry, public sector and other universities, we see science as a way of achieving real-life benefits.

Research institutes, centres and groups

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Lindy Holden-Dye

PROFESSOR OF NEUROSCIENCES

Patrick Doncaster

Professor of Ecology

Paulina Rakowska

Biofilms Standards and Reg Prog Mngr

Confocal, super res and widefield room

Imaging and microscopy centre

The Imaging and Microscopy Centre is a core facility for advanced life sciences imaging at Southampton University.

Laboratory with a Bruker Neo 400MHz device in the centre of the room

Magnetic resonance facility

Our facilities at the Interdisciplinary Centre for Magnetic Resonance include nine NMR spectrometers plus several customised and ancillary items. Our facilities are located on the ground floor of Building 27 (School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering).

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Plant growth facility

The plant growth facility provides a glasshouse and a selection of Controlled Environment Rooms (CERs) capable of housing traditional and novel plants.