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
I am a T cell immunologist. I am interested in how early innate immune responses - particularly neutrophil infiltration and antimicrobial peptide production - affect T cell differentiation and function.