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Our research focuses on the fundamentals of neurobiology and how they relate to behaviour. Key themes of our research are: neuronal structure and development; neuropathology and glial cell biology; neurophysiological and functional imaging measurements of the human brain; biochemical, electrophysiological and behavioural aspects of learning, memory and attention; and genetic, biological and cognitive underpinnings of disorders across the lifespan, including autism, dementia, Huntington's disease, and ADHD.Potential research projects An online study of repetitive activities and circumscribed interests in autismCurrent / recent research projects Investigating Sensory and Motor Deficits in ADHD Neurofeedback for the Treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Cognitive deficits in Huntingdon disease Exploring the Broader Autism Phenotype in Simplex Versus Multiplex Autism Families

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There is significant interaction between systems, cellular and molecular neuroscientists in the Faculty of Life Sciences to deliver a wide range of projects focused on research into the cellular and molecular mechanisms of neuronal regulation and neurodegeneration in the CNS and PNS. A major focus is to understand processes of neurodegeneration in order to uncover aetiology and/or treat the common diseases of the nervous system, for example Alzheimers, Parkinsons disease and stroke.

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The aim of the Biotechnology and Enterprise PhD programme is to provide extensive training in research skills, through the completion of a substantive research project. Students will also acquire the entrepreneurial skills required for the commercialisation of scientific discoveries through the completion of a series of course units and workshops which will take place over the 3.5yr period of the degree.

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Biomolecular Sciences covers a broad interdisciplinary area of research including molecular biology, cell biology, bioinformatics, structural biology and the application of chemical & physical methods to biological systems. Bioinformatics applies computational, mathematical and statistical approaches to the study of biological systems.

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Biological chemistry as well as its cognate subjects biophysical chemistry and molecular biophysics, studies the fundamental chemical principles that govern biological systems and is by definition a multi- or inter-disciplinary subject, bringing together skills and interests from both biology and chemistry. Typically this involves the application of synthetic, structural and mechanistic chemistry along with analytical, computational and biological science to tackle problems at the chemistry-biology interface.

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This research theme focuses on understanding how land management impacts upon biodiversity in the environment and on the development of more effective management options to conserve the diversity of plant species. The Department of Life Sciences hosts the Floodplain Meadows Partnership, which specialises in the management, promotion and restoration of floodplain meadows in England and Wales.

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We use a range of cutting edge methods from molecular biology to orbital flight experiments to understand the way in which microorganisms persist in extreme environments, including investigations on how microorganisms interact with the lithosphere to gain energy and nutrients. We investigate the biosignatures that life can leave in extreme environments that could be used in life detection.

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The School of Physics and Astronomy at Manchester is one of the largest and most active schools of physics in the UK. We have a long tradition of excellence in both teaching and research, and have interests in most areas of contemporary research.

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Research on Self-sustaining Biological Systems aims to provide fundamentally new understanding of how biochemical and biophysical processes create and support subtle, yet robust and self-sustaining functions in living systems. This new knowledge underpins effective and novel exploitation of these systems in biotechnology and medicine.

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Microorganisms play pivotal roles in everyday life from elemental cycling and the production of food to life threatening infections of man and animals. At Manchester there are two main research topics - Molecular Bacteriology and Molecular Mycology.

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