News from the Department of Biological and Medical Sciences

Newly opened Oxford Brookes Enterprise Centre will boost biotech, digital and business innovation across Oxfordshire

Professor Linda King with OxLEP's Nigel Tipple in the new labs

Oxford Brookes University awarded a £1.4M grant to develop tools to answer fundamental genetics questions.

A new £1.4M grant will fund a five-year research project by scientists at Oxford Brookes University. Funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), the grant will also create three new roles, and new opportunities for PhD students.

Scientists identify preliminary genetic link to developmental coordination disorder, dyspraxia

New research by scientists at Oxford Brookes University has identified specific genes which could provide vital information about the biology of developmental coordination disorder (DCD), also known as dyspraxia.

New method created by scientists will transform how cells are studied

Scientists at Oxford Brookes University have developed a new single-cell transcriptomic method which will aid multiple fields of biology, including the study of human health, disease and injury.

Funding boost for pioneering eye genetics research

Medical research into eye genetics at Oxford Brookes University has received a funding pledge of £2 million from Baillie Gifford, an international investment business.

£2.3 million grant to uncover more about tropical diseases affecting some of world’s poorest populations

Scientists from three UK institutions including Oxford Brookes University have been awarded £2.3million to investigate how a parasite grows in humans.

Rare genetic syndrome identified, caused by mutations in gene SATB1

Advances in DNA sequencing have uncovered a rare syndrome which is caused by variations in the gene SATB1. Discovery of this genetic syndrome is hoped to provide information to families and individuals affected by SATB1-syndrome

Former Oxford Brookes PhD student is leading author on latest butterfly research publication

COVID-19: Researchers exploit ‘trojan horse’ feature in virus, paving the way for new antiviral drugs

Scientific analysis of a protein enzyme found in COVID-19 could lead to the development of new drugs to treat the virus, research led by Oxford Brookes University scientists has found.

New Sri Lanka partnership for Oxford Brookes University

Oxford Brookes University is extending its international reach and impact with a new partnership in Sri Lanka, delivering degree programmes with the British College of Applied Studies (BCAS Campus).