Welcome to The Centre for Molecular Cell Biology
Our researchers study the biological organisation of cells, and the molecular mechanisms underpinning their function in health, disease and sustainable living. Our wide angle of exploration spans from the atomic structures and dynamics of living systems to their organisation in sub-cellular assemblies, cells, tissues, and organs. We are keen to translate of our fundamental discoveries into the drug discovery process, into clinical advances, and into the biotechnology industry. We commonly adopt an interdisciplinary approach including advanced imaging and genetic engineering techniques. This is frequently combined with high performance computing powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning. Collaboratively we address the grand challenges of food security, healthy ageing, anti-microbial resistance, green energy, and sustainable living.
Events
 Fri 21 Nov 202515:00 - 17:00 | London Structural Biology Club
Autumn Meeting Centre for Molecular Cell Biology |
News
12-11-2025
Centre for Molecular Cell Biology
03-09-2025
Centre for Molecular Cell Biology
Recent Publications
- E-cadherin endocytosis promotes non-canonical EGFR:STAT signalling to induce cell death and inhibit heterochromatinisation
Plos Genetics, Public Library of Science (Plos) vol. 21 (7)
21-07-2025 - Nonlinear frequency doubling up-conversion of geothermal radiation cannot provide sufficient light to support oxygenic photosynthesis at deep-sea hydrothermal vents
National Science Review, Oxford University Press
18-07-2025 - Beyond movement: the dynamic roles of Type IV pili in cyanobacterial life.
Journal of Bacteriology, American Society For Microbiology, e0008625-e0008625.
03-07-2025
Recent Grants
- Towards precision engineering of cyanobacterial cells
Conrad Mullineaux
£554,758 Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
01-11-2025 - 31-10-2028 - An Electrochromic Assay for Rapid Analysis of Extracellular Electron Transfer in Bacteria
Lin Su
£28,544 Royal Society
01-10-2025 - 30-09-2026 - LiDO iCASE PhD Studentship Illuminating the Dark Genome's Role in Chromosome Segregation and Cellular Aging
Viji Draviam Sastry
£38,000 NonExomics Inc
01-10-2025 - 30-09-2029