Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The School of Biological Sciences contains a vibrant research community with expertise that covers the full spectrum of biology.
Across our four research themes, we take an integrated approach, connecting biology at all scales, from molecules, genes and genomes to populations and ecological communities. We work on fundamental biological mechanisms and processes using state-of-the-art tools and approaches, with emphasis on developmental biology, biomedical research to elucidate health and disease, microbiology, evolutionary biology and ecology, conservation and plant biology.
Our study organisms cover microbial, plant and animal systems. Work from all our themes achieves strong impact, and we value our excellent industrial links. Our success rests on our broad expertise and supportive research culture, as well as our collaborations across the Norwich Research Park and beyond.
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Justin Abi Assaf
- School of Biological Sciences
- Faculty of Science - Associate Tutor
Person: Degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Associate Tutor
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Vildan Acar
- Faculty of Science - Associate Tutor
- School of Biological Sciences
Person: Degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Associate Tutor
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Analysis of Inositol Phosphates
Science Based Nutrition Services Ltd
1/03/26 → 31/08/27
Project: Consultancy
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Acquisition of beneficial gut microbes and functional trade-offs in wild avian hosts
Natural Environment Research Council
1/02/26 → 31/01/29
Project: Research
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Atomic basis for functional evolution of plant lanosterol synthase
Ma, A., Diao, H., Xia, T., Sun, J., Feng, L., Stephenson, M., Osbourn, A., Wu, R. & Qi, X., Jan 2026, In: New Phytologist. 249, 1, p. 373-388 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Combining Lactiplantibacillus plantarum and Bifidobacterium adolescentis can improve GABA production in faecal fermentations
Xu, R., Mayer, M. J., Philo, M., Gall, G. L., Mulaw, G., Ponsero, A. & Narbad, A., 14 Feb 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Applied Microbiology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effects of migration distance on shifting migratory and breeding phenology in waders
Mendez Aragon, V., Alves, J., Gill, J. A., Þórisson, B., Carneiro, C., Palsdottir, A., Vignisson, S. R., Tómasson, G. & Gunnarsson, T., 2026, In: Ecology and Evolution.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Datasets
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Nash et al Datasets for 'Tethered heme domains in a triheme cytochrome allow for increased electron transport distances.'
Clarke, T. (Creator), Nash, B. (Creator), Edwards, M. J. (Creator), Svistunenko, D. A. (Creator), Fernandez, T. (Creator), Morgado, L. (Creator), van Wonderen, J. (Creator), Butt, J. (Creator) & Salgueiro, C. A. (Creator), University of East Anglia, 19 Feb 2024
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Genetic Code Expansion in Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 allows Site-Specific Incorporation of Bioorthogonal Functional Groups into a c-type Cytochrome: Data sets for this study
Lockwood, C. (Creator), Nash, B. (Creator), Whiting, K. (Creator), Connolly, A. (Creator), Sutton-Cook, A. (Creator), Crook, A. (Creator), Edwards, M. J. (Creator), Clarke, T. (Supervisor), Sachdeva, A. (Supervisor) & Butt, J. (Supervisor), American Chemical Society, 2024
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Data sets for: Photocatalytic removal of the greenhouse gas nitrous oxide by liposomal microreactors
Butt, J. (Creator), Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2022
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Prizes
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1996 AER-Chauvin Prize
Wormstone, Michael (Recipient), 1996
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Academy of Medical Sciences Springboard Award
Grocott, Timothy (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
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Academy of Medical Sciences Springboard Award
Sullivan, Matthew (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
Activities
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Academy of Finland (External organisation)
Jenny Gill (Member)
16 Feb 2026 → 17 Feb 2026Activity: Membership › Peer review panel
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Royal Society of Biology (External organisation)
Finlay McGhie (Member)
1 Jan 2026 → 31 Dec 2026Activity: Membership › Network, Working Group or Professional Association
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Press/Media
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Polar bears may be adapting to survive warmer climates, says study
12/12/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: UEA Press Release
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Symphony of the Wild: Wild soundscapes
18/09/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Media Coverage or Contribution
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Have we taken our eyes off the postgraduate student experience?
3/09/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blog