Research institute

Institute for Life Sciences

First in-kind soft tissue optimised micro-computed tomography scanner in Southampton for 3D X-ray histology.

We bring together researchers with expertise across the themes of health and medicine, living systems, disruptive life technologies, and insights through data. We have an established reputation for working collaboratively, taking disruptive approaches and risk through interdisciplinary team science.

Our aim is to take a strategic approach to building connected networks with interdisciplinary collaboration at the heart of the life sciences community. Our mission is to facilitate fusions of expertise in research and education from a range of disciplines to broaden scientific opportunities and address key issues in health, society, and enterprise.

The excitement and creativity we generate by bringing together colleagues from across the University is a huge benefit to our research to promote health and well-being with and for young people. Game designers, geographers, biologists, clinicians, anthropologists and psychologists, amongst many others, all contribute to life science research as part of the IfLS.
Prof of Psychology & Behavioural Science
My research centres on interdisciplinary team science, spanning the fields of engineering, medicine, biological sciences, environmental sciences and data.
Professor of Bioelectronics
Interdisciplinary research is the only way to identify targeted efficient treatments and sensitive biomarkers for a complex disease as dementia
Head of School
Life Sciences are central to our wellbeing, the economy, and the protection of an environment critical to our survival. The University of Southampton is at the forefront of approaches to address these global challenges.
Professor of Life Sciences

Encouraging healthier eating for adolescents

University researchers have conducted focus groups with young people to understand the different factors that play a role in their food choices.

Improving health and wellbeing using molecular imaging

Innovative molecular imaging by Southampton researchers is shedding light on the interaction of pharmaceutical drugs with the gut microbiome and the repercussions this has on health and wellbeing.

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BiOmics

Technological advances have allowed scientists to gather large amounts of data about a vast array of species, organisms and single cells. Our researchers are using mathematical modelling, machine learning and other algorithms to extract information and patterns from large data sets to further our understanding of disease.

Digital Health

Our researchers are examining and developing information and communication technologies to help address the health problems and challenges faced by patients.

Ecology and Evolution

The Ecology and Evolution research group covers the interactions of species with their environment.

Integrative Molecular Phenotyping Centre

Southampton’s unique in-depth expertise in multi-omic technologies, combined with access to patient cohorts from world-leading collaborative clinical and commercial partners, aims to transform precision medicine across the disease spectrum, from cancer immunology to respiratory conditions.

Interdisciplinary Dementia and Ageing Centre

We are a network that brings together local expertise from across the research spectrum within the University and University Hospital Southampton. Our aim is to increase understanding of dementia and brain ageing and how to treat and care for people with these conditions.

Interdisciplinary Musculoskeletal Health

The University hosts a substantial interdisciplinary community of researchers working to transform musculoskeletal health across the life course.

Microfluidics and Sensors

Microfluidics is the interdisciplinary study of the behaviour, manipulation and application of fluid at the microscale. It underpins the concept of the lab-on-a-chip, where multiple key components and operations are integrated onto one small platform.

Southampton Imaging

Imaging has become an essential part of scientific research, from biomedical sciences to engineering to optoelectronics.

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We welcome new partners and enquiries about our Life Sciences research, education and enterprise.

Life Sciences Building (85), Highfield Campus, University of Southampton, SO17 1BJ

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