- What do our scientists look like? (Audio Described)
Meet some of scientists who are part of the School of Life Sciences.
No two journeys into science are the same. In this section learn about the different paths into scientific research our scientists have taken, from all over the world and all different types of backgrounds. Maybe they will inspire your science journey!
Meet some of scientists who are part of the School of Life Sciences.
Meet some of scientists who are part of the School of Life Sciences.
For scientific research to take place there are many people we often do not see that provide vital support to our researchers. One such group is our stories team, see what is involved with their job.
For scientific research to take place there are many people we often do not see that provide vital support to our researchers. One such group is our stories team, see what is involved with their job.
Graham lectures students at the University of Dundee about Human Biology.
Julia studies how the body defends itself from disease.
Scientist Senga studies the microbes that live around plant roots.
During the early days of the Covid lockdowns, scientists from the Wellcome Centre for Anti-Infectives Research took to YouTube to share stories. Some explored research, while others brought their own personal journeys as scientists to life.
Digital Story telling the incredible coincidences that led to remarkable discoveries during his Ph.D.
What does a day in the life of a medicinal chemist at the Wellcome Centre for Anti-Infectives Research look like? Meet Fiona and discover what she gets up to!
What is X-ray crystallography? Meet one of our scientists who will tell you all about what it is and why it’s incredibly important!
The tale of the first great toilet paper shortage.
The Story of how an Austin, Texas girl made her way to Dundee.
Have you ever wanted to know more about what types of science our scientists do? These videos share some of the ground-breaking research happening here in Dundee, all in only a few minutes.
Theresa Tachie Menson, a PhD student in the MRCPPU talked about her research
Jordana Freemantle, a PhD student talked about her research studying protein folding in humans
Luke Fulcher, a PhD student in the MRCPPU talked about his research into cancer
Learn about the good, the bad and the ugly of the soil microbe world! See how the good ones can help keep plants healthy.
Where do medicines come from? Many of the medicines we use today are derived from plants used in traditional herbal remedies. Discover the enchanting realm of plants and their medicinal wonders at the WeeCAIR Medicinal Garden, nestled right on the vibrant campus of the School of Life Sciences.
A story on the history of medicinal plants and how they relate to Dundee.
What actually happens in our world-class research labs? Watch these videos and discover some of the fascinating experiments our scientists run every day.Â
Many of the scientists at the Medical Research Council Protein Phosphorylation and Ubiquitylation Unit focus their research on Parkinson’s disease. Here we share how using microscopes is helping us to find new ways to treat the disease.
See how a nematode worm called caenorhabditis elegans or C. elegans for short help scientists in Dundee understand the earliest stages of creating new life.
Stem cells are an important tool for scientists to study how humans develop and how this goes wrong in disease. In the Medical Research Council Protein Phosphorylation and Ubiquitylation Unit, they use these cells to try and find the causes of human developmental disorders such as intellectual disability.
T cells are an important part of our immune system. See how our scientists study how T cells grow and increase in number.
Did you know that the world’s third most important food crop is the potato? The James Hutton Institute in Invergowrie, Dundee are custodians of an incredibly special collection of wild and domesticated potato species called the Commonwealth Potato Collection. This collection holds the key to adapting modern potato varieties to changing climates and disease threats.
Scientists in the Wellcome Trust Centre for Anti-Infectives Research study parasites, called trypanosomes. They cause lethal, neglected tropical diseases in humans and in domestic animals. These and related parasites are generally transmitted in tropical countries in Africa, South America and Asia. Their research looks at how the parasites cause disease and infect people and animals and how we can find ways to stop this using medicines.
Learn how scientists at the School of Life Sciences study T lymphocytes also called T cells. They are a type of white blood cell and form part of our immune system. They help protect the body from infection by killing cancer or infected cells. They can study how T cells respond to different infections and how nutrients and their environment affect their ability to fight infection.
Many of the scientists at the Medical Research Council Protein Phosphorylation and Ubiquitylation Unit focus their research on Parkinson’s disease. Here we share some of the clinical research taking place that aims to find new ways to treat the disease.
There is a long history of scientists using fruit flies in their research. The way the cells of the fly function and develop is very similar to that of humans. This allows us to study these much simpler organisms to learn how our own bodies develop and function.
Learn how cryo-electron microscopes let us view a world so small.
What really happens in our research labs? For those who would benefit from audio-described content, we’ve made a series of videos giving you a special insight into what goes on…
Many of the scientists at the Medical Research Council Protein Phosphorylation and Ubiquitylation Unit focus their research on Parkinson’s disease. Here we share how using microscopes is helping us to find new ways to treat the disease.
See how a nematode worm called caenorhabditis elegans or C. elegans for short help scientists in Dundee understand the earliest stages of creating new life.
Stem cells are an important tool for scientists to study how humans develop and how this goes wrong in disease. In the Medical Research Council Protein Phosphorylation and Ubiquitylation Unit, they use these cells to try and find the causes of human developmental disorders such as intellectual disability.
T cells are an important part of our immune system. See how our scientists study how T cells grow and increase in number.
Did you know that the world’s third most important food crop is the potato? The James Hutton Institute in Invergowrie, Dundee are custodians of an incredibly special collection of wild and domesticated potato species called the Commonwealth Potato Collection. This collection holds the key to adapting modern potato varieties to changing climates and disease threats.
Scientists in the Wellcome Trust Centre for Anti-Infectives Research study parasites, called trypanosomes. They cause lethal, neglected tropical diseases in humans and in domestic animals. These and related parasites are generally transmitted in tropical countries in Africa, South America and Asia. Their research looks at how the parasites cause disease and infect people and animals and how we can find ways to stop this using medicines.
Learn how scientists at the School of Life Sciences study T lymphocytes also called T cells. They are a type of white blood cell and form part of our immune system. They help protect the body from infection by killing cancer or infected cells. They can study how T cells respond to different infections and how nutrients and their environment affect their ability to fight infection.
Many of the scientists at the Medical Research Council Protein Phosphorylation and Ubiquitylation Unit focus their research on Parkinson’s disease. Here we share some of the clinical research taking place that aims to find new ways to treat the disease.
Many medicines work by blocking its target, proteins from working. To design new medicines, we need to understand how they stick to these proteins. The molecular interactions team in the School of Life Sciences use various techniques to tell us where and with how much force, the medicine sticks. Learn how they do this.
There is a long history of scientists using fruit flies in their research. The way the cells of the fly function and develop is very similar to that of humans. This allows us to study these much simpler organisms to learn how our own bodies develop and function.