Welcome to
The Centre for Molecular Cell Biology
From Molecules to Cellular Systems: Uncovering the Principles of Life
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 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, antimicrobial resistance, green energy, and sustainable living.
News
10-06-2026
Centre for Molecular Cell Biology
19-05-2026
Faculty of Science and Engineering
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 IM Gautrot JE
Biomaterials, Elsevier vol. 328
24-11-2025
Recent Grants
- Evolution of Autotrophy in the Universe (ESA match funding)
Christopher Duffy and Tanai Cardona
£66,761 European Space Agency European Space Research & Technology Centre (ESTEC)
01-06-2026 - 01-06-2029 - Living Semiconductors for Green Hydrogen: Biosynthesis and Self-Regeneration of Nanoparticles at Engineered Bio-Abiotic Interfaces
Lin Su
£49,436 Henry Royce Institute
01-06-2026 - 30-11-2026 - 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