Projects per year
Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The main focus of the Division's research activities is on fundamental molecular and cellular aspects of human disease. Our research is grouped around the following core themes:
- Cancer Biology
- Neurodegenerative Disease
- Microbiology
- Cell Biology and Biochemistry
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Recent external collaboration on country/territory level. Dive into details by clicking on the dots or
Profiles
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Mohammed Al-Khafaji
- Biomedical and Life Sciences - Senior Research Associate - Gut-brain axis in ectotherm thermotolerance
Person: Academic and Related
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Sarah Allinson
- Biomedical and Life Sciences - Professor of Genome Stability and Cancer
- Cancer Biology and Genome Stability
- Microbes, Pathogens and Immunity
Person: Academic and Related
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"Prospects for development and safety issues of Nanotechnology in Pharmacy" and "Bioactive molecules from Biotechnology" (Dr Akkerke Amirkhanova)
Middleton, D. (Principal Investigator) & Rigby, R. (Co-Investigator)
Bolashak Center for International Programs JSC (Kazakhstan)
8/01/26 → 10/10/26
Project: Research
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Integration of nanotechnology and biotechnological methods in the development of pharmaceutical substances based on endemic plant raw materials: application prospects and safety issues”
Benedetto, A. (Co-Investigator), Middleton, D. (Principal Investigator) & Rigby, R. (Co-Investigator)
Bolashak Center for International Programs JSC (Kazakhstan)
8/01/26 → 10/10/26
Project: Research
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DSI: Machine learning & mathematical modelling to predict cell cycle kinetics in fixed tissues
Mort, R. (Principal Investigator) & Benedetto, A. (Co-Investigator)
1/01/26 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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A novel archaeal antiviral defence system and possible links to the origins of eukaryotic innate immunity
Slater, T., 2029, (Unpublished) Lancaster University. 118 p.Research output: Thesis › Master's Thesis
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A comparison of schizophrenia-risk GRIN2A gene variants Q655* and R695Q on brain and monoaminergic and GABAergic neurotransmitter system function
Tse, J., 13/01/2026, Lancaster University.Research output: Thesis › Master's Thesis
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A vision transformer model-integrated mobile application for early and accurate detection of lumpy skin disease in cattle
Ullah, A., Haider, A., Rahulamathavan, Y., Khokhar, M. W., Rohaim, M. A., Alam, F., Iqbal, N. & Munir, M., 7/01/2026, In: Scientific Reports. 16, 1, p. 683 14 p., 683.Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review
Open Access
Activities
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Lancaster University Natural Sciences Offer Holder Event
Hardy, J. (Participant), Spencer, G. (Organiser), Clancy, D. (Participant), Quayle, S. (Participant), Zhang, H. (Participant), Choi, Y. (Participant), Mikhaylovskiy, R. (Participant), Benjamin, J. (Participant), Slade, K. (Participant) & Dempster, P. (Participant)
14/03/2026Activity: Other activity types › Types of Business and Community - Hosting of external, non-academic visitor
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Lancaster University Natural Sciences Offer Holder Event
Hardy, J. (Participant), Spencer, G. (Organiser), Clancy, D. (Participant), Quayle, S. (Participant), Zhang, H. (Participant), Choi, Y. (Participant), Mikhaylovskiy, R. (Participant), Benjamin, J. (Participant), Slade, K. (Participant) & Dempster, P. (Participant)
14/02/2026Activity: Other activity types › Types of Business and Community - Hosting of external, non-academic visitor
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Lancaster University Natural Sciences Offer Holder Event
Hardy, J. (Participant), Spencer, G. (Organiser), Clancy, D. (Participant), Quayle, S. (Participant), Zhang, H. (Participant), Mikhaylovskiy, R. (Participant), Benjamin, J. (Participant), Slade, K. (Participant), Dempster, P. (Participant) & Choi, Y. (Participant)
31/01/2026Activity: Other activity types › Types of Business and Community - Hosting of external, non-academic visitor
Prizes
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2022 Rising Star in Cancer Research
Thomaz, A. (Recipient), 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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British Science Association / Daily Telegraph Young Science Writer of the Year Runner-Up 1993 (age 23-28 category)
Gatherer, D. (Recipient), 1993
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Centre for Ageing Research Town and Gown Event - Poster Prize Winner
Hammond, J. (Recipient), 6/10/2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Press/Media
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Massey University study uncovers genes behind Holstein Friesian cow spots
Mort, R. & Littlejohn, M.
27/11/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Unlocking the genetic puzzle of the black and white cow
Mort, R. & Littlejohn, M.
19/11/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Genetic puzzle of black and white cows solved
Mort, R. & Littlejohn, M.
18/11/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
Impacts
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Dusty Bunny: Hygiene education in LMIC Ghana Schools
Pickup, R. (Participant)
Impact: Societal Impacts
Datasets
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L. (Mundinia) orientalis: Classified Repeated Sequences
Almutairi, H. (Creator) & Gatherer, D. (Supervisor), Lancaster University, 2021
DOI: 10.17635/lancaster/researchdata/448
Dataset
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L. (Mundinia) enrietti: Classified Repeated Sequences
Almutairi, H. (Creator) & Gatherer, D. (Supervisor), Lancaster University, 2021
DOI: 10.17635/lancaster/researchdata/451
Dataset
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L. (Mundinia) enrietti: Functional Annotations
Almutairi, H. (Creator) & Gatherer, D. (Supervisor), Lancaster University, 2021
DOI: 10.17635/lancaster/researchdata/452
Dataset
File
Equipment
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BD Facs Canto II flow cytometer
Shaw, E. (Manager)
Biomedical and Life SciencesFacility/equipment: Equipment
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Beckman Coulter Cytoflex Flow cytometer
Shaw, E. (Manager)
Biomedical and Life SciencesFacility/equipment: Equipment
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Crest X-light V3 Spinning disk confocal Mircoscope
Shaw, E. (Manager)
Biomedical and Life SciencesFacility/equipment: Equipment