The Healthcare Science Research Institute conducts fundamental and translational research in order to improve the health and well being of men, women and children. Our research focuses on healthy human subjects, people with various illnesses, in vitro cellular models and on analytical techniques to monitor disease.
Our Research Groups
| Microbiology Research Group |
| Cell and Molecular Biology Research Group |
| Biomechanics and Motor Control Research Group |
| Nutritional Physiology Research Group |
Our Centres of Excellence
» IRM - Institute for Biomedical Research into Human Movement and Health
The IRM is a World Class group of researchers that study human movement and health from the cellular and molecular levels to the whole body and population levels.
» The Food, Nutrition and Health Research Centre
The Food, Nutrition and Health Research Centre has an International Reputation for research into the development, bioavailability and potential health benefits of foods.
» In the Loop
In the Loop was formed by Professor Joanna Verran and is dedicated to interdisciplinary research involving expertise in microbiology and other areas such as materials science. Moreover, Professor Verran is a National Teaching Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and the Centre of Excellence has significant educational resources for microbiology.