Institute of Molecular, Cell and Systems Biology

Integrative biology, from molecules to organisms

The Institute of Molecular, Cell & Systems Biology has expertise covering a wide range of contemporary integrative biology, from molecules to organisms. Our strengths include:

We are supported by a world-class technology base including next-generation sequencing, microarrays, proteomics and metabolomics through the Sir Henry Wellcome Functional Genomics Facility and the Scottish National Centre for Metabolomics. Our work covers both simple model organisms such as bacteria, yeast, Arabidopsis, Drosophila and mouse; and translational work in cell lines and stem cells.

This broad scope involves collaborations both within the University’s College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences, and with mathematicians, computer scientists and engineers across and beyond the University. This means that we are well-placed to adapt our research to strategic priorities as opportunities arise, and continue to attract funding from the Medical Research Council, the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, Wellcome and other major agencies, as well as major funding from industry.

Our multidisciplinary research varies from protein trafficking to plant circadian rhythms and from the structure of membrane proteins to cell engineering. We have a vibrant postgraduate training programme and can offer a range of exciting opportunities for researchers in the early stages of their careers who wish to join us as Fellows.