Institute of Biomedical and Biomolecular Science (IBBS)

Director of Research: Professor Geoff Kneale

The Institute of Biomedical and Biomolecular Science (IBBS) serves as a focus for multidisciplinary research in the biomedical sciences, including both fundamental studies and applied research in the molecular biosciences. In the latest Research Assessment Exercise (RAE 2008) , our reputation for high quality research was further enhanced when IBBS was rated in the top 3 English universities in Unit of Assessment 12. 85% of our research was recognised as being of international quality.

IBBS is organised into 5 research divisions:

• Biomolecular Structure
• Biomaterials and Bionanotechnology
• Cellular and Molecular Medicine
• Genes and Development
• Pharmacology and Clinical Immunology

The Institute comprises staff from the School of Biological Sciences, Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Health Science and Social Work and Sport and Exercise Science; there is, however, substantial interaction between groups, and many research projects are collaborative. Current externally funded research grants total over £6m, principally from the Research Councils (BBSRC, EPSRC), Biomedical charities (e.g. the Wellcome Trust), the NHS, the EU and the Pharmaceutical Industry.

See our Research seminar programme