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 15 May 202611:00 - 12:00 | The Drummond Lecture 2026 Centre for Molecular Cell Biology |
| Mon 8 Jun 2026 09:30 - 17:30 | 2026 RSC Chemical Biology and Bio-organic Group Postgraduate Symposium Centre for Molecular Cell Biology |
News
Recent Publications
- The genetic and biochemical basis of human leading strand synthesis
Agnarelli A Buckley-Benbow L Ozgencil M Lad M Ampah KK Kalinka A Belan O Maslen S et al.
Nature Communications, Springer Nature vol. 17 (1)
04-12-2025 - The CIP2A-TOPBP1 axis facilitates mitotic DNA repair via MiDAS and MMEJ
Martin PR Nieminuszczy J Kozik Z Jakub N Kowalski S Lecot M Vorhauser J Lane KA et al.
Nature Communications, Springer Nature vol. 16 (1)
27-11-2025 - Artificial cells evidence apical compressive forces building up during neuroepithelial organoid early development
Kanso H Di Cio S Rose R Palacios I Gautrot JE
Biomaterials, Elsevier vol. 328
24-11-2025
Recent Grants
- DERMIS: Decoding ECM Remodelling Mechanisms in Skin Using 3D Organotypic Cultures for Early Melanoma
Oscar Maiques Carlos, John Connelly, Cleo Bishop and Elena Torlai Triglia
£124,906 Academy of Medical Sciences
01-04-2026 - 31-03-2028 - BBSRC AIDD CTP CASE Award: Syngenta
Conrad Bessant
£40,000 Syngenta UK
01-01-2026 - 31-12-2029 - Towards precision engineering of cyanobacterial cells
Conrad Mullineaux
£554,758 Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
01-11-2025 - 31-10-2028