Research into microbes

Studying where bacteria live, what they need to grow, and how we can develop new antibiotics as treatments

Research into the immune system

Studying how our body responds to pathogens, and how we can exploit this knowledge for diagnosis, treatment and vaccines

Research with and by the public

Engaging and involving the public in scientific research and teaching, and inspiring future generations of scientists and doctors

Data analysis and visualisation

Crunching numbers, identifying patterns, and developing models that explain and predict scientific and clinical observations

Teaching STEM subjects in primary school

Allowing children to question, explore and problem solve, and aiming for that ‘oh wow!’ as reaction

Teaching Science in secondary school

Making scientific content interesting and accessible for teens

Research into the chemical processes of life

Studying the link between the immune system and blood clotting, and why sometimes you want to become an architect and end up as a scientist

Clinical care of infected patients

How doctors diagnose the underlying cause of a patient’s symptoms and decide which treatment to give

Science in the media

Helping scientists to tell the world about their discoveries

Research into kidney failure

How infection affects the function of the kidneys, and why scientists sometimes use TikTok and Instagram

Running a research lab

Assisting researchers, training new team members, doing key experiments and being very organised

Events, exhibitions, workshops and more

Exploring science with a wide range of audiences and involving members of the public in scientific activities

Critically ill patients

Caring for patients who need intensive care, and researching ways to improve the diagnosis and management of critically ill patients

Treating and preventing toothache

Understanding whether people may or may not need antibiotics, and how looking after your teeth helps keeping your whole body healthy

Research funding

Supporting scientists to develop their research ideas, and to conduct and manage their projects

Combining arts and science

Supporting scientists by creating colourful and engaging designs for exhibits and events