Biochemistry and Systems Biology

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Research in the Biochemistry & Systems Biology area investigates the cellular, metabolic and physiological basis of growth in plants and microbes. Research makes extensive use of transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics and flux analysis, as well as modelling techniques. Group members have particular strengths in organelle biology, biotic and abiotic stress biology, primary carbon metabolism, and metabolic network analysis.

Dr Nick Kruger Dr Nick Kruger, University Lecturer in Plant Sciences

Regulation of carbohydrate metabolism

Dr Gail Preston Dr Gail Preston, Programme Director Interdisciplinary Bioscience Doctoral Training Partnership

Physiology of plant-microbe interactions

Prof. George Ratcliffe Prof. George Ratcliffe, Professor of Plant Sciences

Functioning of the plant metabolic network

Prof. Andrew Smith Prof. Andrew Smith, Professor of Plant Sciences

Cellular and molecular basis of plant responses to drought, salinity and heavy metals

Dr Lee Sweetlove Dr Lee Sweetlove, Reader in Plant Biochemistry

Regulation of the plant metabolic network