Research

The range of biological research within the University of Glasgow means that there is exceptional strength and depth in many important areas of basic and applied biological research. Taking advantage of the broad science base in the University, we promote a multidisciplinary approach to our research, and this has been extremely successful in developing new research areas.

The international standing of our research was confirmed by the results of the RAE 2008; 90% of publications were classified as "of international quality" with 55% being graded as "internationally excellent" and "world-leading".

Research Institutes

Research Institutes in the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences are based on broad, multi-disciplinary themes, many of which involve collaborations with other parts of the University or with other universities and research institutes in the UK and throughout the world. Our Research Institutes are:

• Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health and Comparative Medicine
• Institute of Cancer Sciences
• Institute of Cardiovascular & Medical Sciences
• Institute of Health and Wellbeing
• Institute of Infection, Immunity & Inflammation
• Institute of Molecular, Cell and Systems Biology
• Institute of Neuroscience & Psychology (Cross-College Institute with the College of Science and Engineering)

Centres

The School of Life Sciences has strong associations with many research centres and networks in the University.  These include:

• Boyd Orr Centre for Population Health
• Centre for Cell Engineering
• Medical Research Council - University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research
• Scottish Centre for Ecology and the Natural Environment
• Scottish Infection Research Network
• Wellcome Trust Centre for Molecular Parasitology