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Matt Higgins appointed as the first EP Abraham Professor of Structural Biology in the Department of Biochemistry

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Matt Higgins as the first EP Abraham Professor of Structural Biology...

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Matt Higgins as the first EP Abraham Professor of Structural Biology in the Department of Biochemistry

New Department of Biochemistry logo to mark centenary year

We are delighted to announce the Department of Biochemistry has a new logo to mark its centenary year

We welcome Professor Dame Amanda Fisher as our new Whitley Chair

The Department of Biochemistry and Trinity College are delighted to welcome Professor Dame Amanda Fisher as our...

The Department of Biochemistry and Trinity College are delighted to welcome Professor Dame Amanda Fisher as our new Whitley Chair

Oxford students successfully send an experiment into space

In November 2021, a team of graduate students from Oxford teamed up with the International Space School Educational...

In November 2021, a team of graduate students from Oxford teamed up with the International Space School Educational Trust (ISSET) to turn the ideas of secondary school children into...

In November 2021, a team of graduate students from Oxford teamed up with the International Space School Educational Trust (ISSET) to turn the ideas of secondary school children into real experiments for launch to...

In November 2021, a team of graduate students from Oxford teamed up with the International Space School Educational Trust (ISSET) to turn the ideas of secondary school children into real experiments for launch to the International Space Station

Vaccine Identity Evaluation (VIE) in the Zitzmann lab

The Zitzmann lab is working on a number of techniques to identify substandard and falsified (SF) vaccines in supply...

The Zitzmann lab is working on a number of techniques to identify substandard and falsified (SF) vaccines in supply chains

New Publication: "GPR97 triggers inflammatory processes in human neutrophils via a macromolecular complex upstream of PAR2 activation"

Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that are part of our innate immune system. Their activities require...

Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that are part of our innate immune system. Their activities require tight regulation to avoid unwanted inflammation and autoimmune diseas...

Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that are part of our innate immune system. Their activities require tight regulation to avoid unwanted inflammation and autoimmune diseases.

Teaching skills of Biochemistry staff recognised in MSD Teaching Excellence Awards

The 2021 and 2022 MSD Teaching Excellence Awards were celebrated in a ceremony at St Catherine’s College earlier...

The 2021 and 2022 MSD Teaching Excellence Awards were celebrated in a ceremony at St Catherine’s College earlier this week

Bacterial armour plating has implications for antibiotics

A new study published in the journal Science Advances sheds light on how Gram-negative bacteria like E. coli construct...

A new study published in the journal Science Advances sheds light on how Gram-negative bacteria like E. coli construct their outer membrane to resemble body armour, which has far-reaching...

A new study published in the journal Science Advances sheds light on how Gram-negative bacteria like E. coli construct their outer membrane to resemble body armour, which has far-reaching implications for the development...

A new study published in the journal Science Advances sheds light on how Gram-negative bacteria like E. coli construct their outer membrane to resemble body armour, which has far-reaching implications for the development of antibiotics

A sweet protein complex directs migrating cells

A new study published in Cell has revealed how Unc5 and GPC3, work together to guide the movement of neuronal and...

A new study published in Cell has revealed how Unc5 and GPC3, work together to guide the movement of neuronal and cancer cells

Simon Newstead appointed as David Phillips Professor of Molecular Biophysics

Simon Newstead’s research focuses on understanding how nutrient transporters function at a molecular level

Wellcome Trust Career Development Fellows joining Biochemistry

Dr Clinton Lau is moving from the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge and Dr...

Dr Clinton Lau is moving from the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge and Dr Michael Ranes from the Institute of Cancer Research, London

A sweet spot on JAGGED1 important for Notch signal generation

A new study has revealed an important role for a sugar attached to JAGGED1 in activating a core cellular developmental...

A new study has revealed an important role for a sugar attached to JAGGED1 in activating a core cellular developmental signalling pathway in humans

We're exploring, explaining and advancing human life

Explore

We’re dedicated to a fuller understanding of all the cells and systems that underpin human life, researching them at molecular, structural and cell level

Explain

We’re committed to being a learning community, sharing our knowledge with students, with one another and with the wider world

Advance

We’re focused on the future of humanity, making connections and discoveries that will improve health and quality of life for people everywhere

Latest News

Matt Higgins appointed as the first EP Abraham Professor of Structural Biology in the Department of Biochemistry

New Department of Biochemistry logo to mark centenary year

We welcome Professor Dame Amanda Fisher as our new Whitley Chair

Oxford students successfully send an experiment into space

Vaccine Identity Evaluation (VIE) in the Zitzmann lab

New Publication: "GPR97 triggers inflammatory processes in human neutrophils via a macromolecular complex upstream of PAR2 activation"

Teaching skills of Biochemistry staff recognised in MSD Teaching Excellence Awards

Bacterial armour plating has implications for antibiotics

A sweet protein complex directs migrating cells

Simon Newstead appointed as David Phillips Professor of Molecular Biophysics

Wellcome Trust Career Development Fellows joining Biochemistry

A sweet spot on JAGGED1 important for Notch signal generation

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The next Undergraduate Open Days will take place during summer 2023.
For more details see Undergraduate open days

Looking for a studentship? Please see our latest studentship additions

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We're exploring, explaining and advancing human life

Explore

We’re dedicated to a fuller understanding of all the cells and systems that underpin human life, researching them at molecular, structural and cell level

Explain

We’re committed to being a learning community, sharing our knowledge with students, with one another and with the wider world

Advance

We’re focused on the future of humanity, making connections and discoveries that will improve health and quality of life for people everywhere

Latest News

Matt Higgins appointed as the first EP Abraham Professor of Structural Biology in the Department of Biochemistry

New Department of Biochemistry logo to mark centenary year

We welcome Professor Dame Amanda Fisher as our new Whitley Chair

Oxford students successfully send an experiment into space

Vaccine Identity Evaluation (VIE) in the Zitzmann lab

New Publication: "GPR97 triggers inflammatory processes in human neutrophils via a macromolecular complex upstream of PAR2 activation"

Teaching skills of Biochemistry staff recognised in MSD Teaching Excellence Awards

Bacterial armour plating has implications for antibiotics

A sweet protein complex directs migrating cells

Simon Newstead appointed as David Phillips Professor of Molecular Biophysics

Wellcome Trust Career Development Fellows joining Biochemistry

A sweet spot on JAGGED1 important for Notch signal generation

Study with us

The next Undergraduate Open Days will take place during summer 2023. For more details see Undergraduate open days

Looking for a studentship? Please see our latest studentship additions

The next Undergraduate Open Days will take place during summer 2023.
For more details see Undergraduate open days