The Research Institute in Healthcare Science includes the following research groups.
The Cancer Research Group looks at the molecular cell biology of human brain, breast and female reproductive tumours.
The Diabetes Research Group involved in studies on the molecular and cellular basis of diabetes and its renal and vascular complications.
The Food Biology, Medical Microbiology and Disinfection Group examines microbial cross-contamination of surfaces and the application of natural antimicrobial compounds for controlling pathogens in foods and in the gastrointestinal tract.
The Health Research Group is concerned with mental health, clinical research, and the management of chronic disease.
The Molecular Immunology Research Group is looking at autoimmune disease and human endogenous retroviruses, antibody technology and assay development.
The Molecular Pharmacology Research Group is concerned with the synthesis, assay, biological effects and medical application of bioactive peptides.
The Pharmacy Research Group has been set up to develop and carry out well coordinated research in Pharmacy, both at UG and PG levels, establish internal and external research collaborations, generate external grant income, and to publish peer reviewed journals.
The Psychology of Health Research Group is examining the aspects of human thought and behaviour that contribute to the management of health and the prevention of, and coping with, illness.
The Sports, Exercise and Health Research Group is reviewing the contribution that sports and exercise make to the improvement and maintenance of health.
