We currently carry out research relating to the study of cancer, musculoskeletal disorders, neurological diseases and chronic diseases. Staff use a number of 3D cell culture approaches to study disease processes in vitro. 

Our cell culture laboratories provide facilities for sample preparation, primary cell culture and secondary cell culture.

• Sysmex XP-300 automated haematology analyser for the analysis of white blood cells, red blood cells, neutrophils and platelets
• Coy hypoxic glove box for culture of eukaryotic cells in a hypoxic environment, which mimics the gas conditions found in mammalian bodies
• Invitrogen countess automated cell counter for rapid enumeration of cells 
• BD FACSCALIBUR flow cytometer for enumeration, typing and sorting of cells 
• Gallios 10 Channel flow cytometer for enumeration, typing and sorting of bacterial or mammalian cells 
• Leica benchtop tissue processor for the processing of tissue samples prior to sectioning and analysis 
• Leica microtome for sectioning of tissue samples 
• Cryostats (x3) for sectioning of tissue samples 
• Cell culture suites for culture of primary and secondary cells (6 laminar flow hoods)

Related projects

Dext heat

Turning the food industry's waste into energy

Rice milling

Developing a process to increase output and reduce waste

Hopcrop

Helping improve the performance of soil for growers