Cancer and Genomic Sciences

Using fundamental research and the power of genomics to develop better therapies in cancer and other complex diseases.

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Research Areas

Gene Structure and Regulation

Interrogating the mechanisms of genome expression and integrity in tumour development and to improve treatments.
DNA Replication, Stability and Repair

Defining the normal mechanisms of DNA replication and repair, with the aim of understanding how it is deregulated in cancer cells.
Translational Biology and Genetics

Identifying disease-associated mutations and the mechanisms responsible for cancer and other genetic diseases.

Bioinformatics & Health Data Science

An interdisciplinary team of scientists passionate about bioinformatics and health data science and their application in medicine and healthcare.
Surgical Oncology

Academic surgeons at the University of Birmingham promote a wide range of clinical trials aimed at improving healthcare and surgical training both locally and worldwide.
Clinical Trials

Taking advances in medicine and surgery forward to clinical trials.

Other Activities

Our Researchers

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Research Portal

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Postgraduate Courses

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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Centres of Excellence

Birmingham Centre for Genome Biology (BCGB)

Bringing together genome biologists studying epigenetics and gene regulation, DNA replication and repair, and using computational biology.
Bladder Cancer Research Centre (BCRC)

Translating biomedical science into healthcare benefits for bladder cancer patients.
Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit (CRCTU)

Building upon current findings to design and rigorously evaluate new cancer treatments, and improving the delivery of existing cancer treatments.
Centre for Health Data Science

Harnessing the full potential of Birmingham's health data science capabilities to develop leadership in the field of health data science.
Centre for Rare Disease Studies (CRDS)

We explore, promote and contribute to the latest developments in rare disease research, with the goal of improving the lives of the many people living with rare diseases.
Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (ECMC)

Improving the feasibility and quality of cancer research in the areas of immunotherapy and gene therapy, translational genetics and biomarkers.

Leading the way in women’s health research

Our experts are improving treatment and saving lives.

Our Staff