Themes
Our research activities are grouped under themes which encompass the research strengths of the School.

Behavioural, evolutionary and physiological ecology »
Research at the Research School of Biology covers all aspects of the ecology-evolution cycle.
Bioinformatics and bio-mathematical modelling »
Using mathematical approaches to biological problems underpins many research approaches to understand how plants operate.
Host-microbe biology »
Several groups in RSB, spanning all three Divisions, work on topics at the interface between microbes and their host.
Parasitology »
Parasites can infect humans, animals and plants causing severe problems such as Malaria and reduced crop production.