Research in our department investigates the behaviour of cells – the fundamental units of life – in terms of molecular processes within and between cells. Both hypothesis-driven and discovery-based strategies are integrated to gain a mechanistic understanding of complex and highly dynamic cellular systems and how they govern the development, physiology, and evolution of organisms.

CSB embraces new methodologies and state-of-the art technologies. Its researchers use a wide range of cutting-edge tools to study the fundamental biological mechanisms that govern interactions at all levels of complexity, ranging from molecules to communities.

CSB has particular expertise in high-throughput functional genomics, structural and chemical biology, advanced imaging, computational, and physiological approaches. Our research also makes use of a variety of model prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms and cultured mammalian cells, including stem cell models of differentiation.

Please select one of our research themes below to explore our diverse faculty and research programs!