Biomedical Sciences Research

Study of the biological mechanisms associated with cancer, diabetes, heart disease, blindness and various diseases associated with the ageing population

Research Centres & Groups

The activities of the Biomedical Sciences Research Institute are organised within distinct research centres and groups.

NICHE

Look at the research the Nutrition Innovation Centre for Food and Health (NICHE) undertakes.

Northern Ireland Centre for Stratified Medicine

Read more about the Northern Ireland Centre for Stratified Medicine and their research,

Centre for Personalised Medicine

The Centre for Personalised Medicine, Clinical Decision Making and Patient Safety aims to improve clinical decision-making and tailored patient care.

Diabetes Research Group

Find out more about the diabetes research group.

Genomic Medicine Research Group

Explore the Genomic Medicine Research Group and the research they are involved in,

Optometry and Vision Science Research Group

The Optometry and Vision Science Research Group at Ulster University.

Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science Research Group

Learn about our research and current projects.

PhD opportunities in Biomedical Sciences

Check our self-funded PhD opportunities in Biomedical Sciences

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Core Facility Units

In addition to conducting our own pioneering research, the Biomedical Sciences Research Institute (BMSRI) provides a diverse range of state-of-the-art equipment, specialist laboratories and infrastructure that can offer clinical & translational services to academic researchers and business.

Bioimaging Core Facility

The bioimaging Core Facility provides a unique opportunity for access to imaging modalities rarely found within a single laboratory.

Biomedical and Behavioural Research Unit

The Biomedical and Behavioural Research Unit (BBRU) offers services for pre-clinical studies and physiological measurements in rodents.

Cell Technologies Unit

The facility is capable of completing any aspect of tissue culture for external companies.

Genomics Unit

This research facility focuses on the application of genomics technologies so as to better understand human disease.

Human Intervention Studies Unit

The Human interventions Studies unit (HISU) is dedicated to the carrying out of nutritional intervention trials on human volunteers.

Mass Spectometry Centre

Ulster University Mass Spectometry Centre facility uses mass spectrometry techniques to support your research needs.

Translational Medicine Unit

We aim to promote and facilitate translational and clinical research.

Vision Science Unit

The vision science core facility gives external companies and agencies the opportunities to access the expertise of the vision science staff and equipment.

About Our Research

The Biomedical Sciences Research institute (BMSRI) spans a number of campuses and locations.

It conducts pioneering strategically focused research into health and investigates the underlying causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of human diseases.

Events

Wednesday 11 September to Thursday 12 September
12:00AM - 12:00AM

TMED10 Conference Disruptive Innovation in Healthcare

City Hotel, Derry/Londonderry 11th and 12th September 2019 TMED10 will focus on “Disruptive Innovation in Healthcare TMED10 is recognised as a leading international conference

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