Centre for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (CBCB)

The rapidly increasing scale and complexity of data sets in the life sciences and medicine has led to a widespread need for mathematical and computational analysis. The Centre for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology has been established to facilitate multi-disciplinary research in these areas. Particular aims are to raise the profile of existing research groups and collaborations within the University, to catalyse new collaborations, and to coordinate long-term research and curriculum development. As such, the Centre is a central component of a mid- to long-term initiative in bioinformatics and computational biology.

The University already has outstanding groups and collaborations working in specific areas (such as structural biology). The Centre will provide the coherent structure within which to maximise potential in a wider range of areas, with the objective of establishing the University as a nationally and internationally recognised centre for research in bioinformatics and computational biology.