Programme overview The School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for the study of cancer biology, infection and immunology, and stem cell biology. A major refurbishment of our immunology, microbiology, virology, stem cell biology and cancer research laboratories has created an outstanding working environment with state-of-the-art facilities. Researchers in the School also have access to facilities in the Molecular Recognition Centre and the Cell Imaging and Wolfson Bioimaging Facility within the Faculty of Medical and Veterinary Sciences. Staff research interests include: childhood and adult cancers stem cell biology molecular genetics developmental biology haematological disorders immunology arthritis neurological diseases virology bacterial antibiotic resistance bacterial pathogenesis The School places its focus on translational research, that is: turning basic scientific discoveries into something clinically useful. Key successes of this type include the development of novel drugs and therapies, diagnostic tests and the implementation of changes to clinical practice. Several members of staff in the School are clinicians.

Careers after an PhD in Cellular and Molecular Medicine Graduates have varied careers including academic research, contract research, working in industry, diagnostics and clinical science, education - secondary and higher, science communication and journalism, research council grant administration.