Biochemistry and Biomedicine
We study genes and proteins which cause diseases, allowing us to explore approaches to maintaining human and animal health.
We engage with problems in fields as varied as cancer biology, drug discovery, neuroscience and biodiversity.
Our research is divided in to the following areas of interest:
Search our directory of expertise to find researchers relevant to your field of interest.
We strive for our work to have positive, real-world impact across a variety of fields.
Explore our impact case studies to discover how our diverse research makes a difference to the wider world.
The School of Life Sciences is keen to attract and support the most outstanding researchers of the future. We welcome applications from promising scientists who have obtained, or would like to obtain, competitively-awarded Fellowships. If you are interested in being sponsored for such an application, contact the relevant Head of Department, copying in the Head of School, Professor Michelle West: M.J.West@sussex.ac.uk. You may be invited for an informal visit.
Find out more about our policy for the career development of Independent Research Fellows.