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Biophysical Sciences Institute
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Biophysical Sciences Institute

The Biophysical Sciences Institute inspires research in the biophysical and biochemical sciences through our interdisciplinary approach. We are dedicated to new discoveries, to delivering breakthroughs and new technologies that lead to economic and societal impact.

Our Community of Academics

About Us

The Biophysical Sciences Institute is a community of over 150 academics and researchers united by an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the fundamental systems of life. Our collegiate and enthusiastic interdisciplinary community is drawn from across 7 departments and multiple disciplines.

We are led by our Executive Committee, which represent grass-root members from across Departments. The Executive is chaired by the BSI Director Professor Steven Cobb (Department of Chemistry), and supported by the BSI Co-Directors Professor Halim Kusumaatmaja (Department of Physics), Dr Liz Morris (Department of Biosciences) and Professor Ehmke Pohl (Department of Biosciences and Chemistry) and the Institute Manager Dr Alex Probert.

  • Our Research

    Our shared research interests fall into three broad themes: Tools for Biosciences, Living Systems and Animate Materials. Find out more here.
    Crystal courtesy of Ehmke Pohl

  • Our Heritage

    The Biophysical Sciences institute was formed by Professors Judith Howard CBE FRS (Durham University Chemistry), Martyn Chamberlain FInstP (Durham Physics) and Roy Quinlan (Durham Biosciences) with support from the Wolfson Trust. Find out more about our heritage here.
    Wolfson Laboratories Opening Event 2009

Our Research

Our shared research interests fall into three broad themes: Tools for Biosciences, Living Systems and Animate Materials. Find out more here.
Crystal courtesy of Ehmke Pohl

Our Heritage

The Biophysical Sciences institute was formed by Professors Judith Howard CBE FRS (Durham University Chemistry), Martyn Chamberlain FInstP (Durham Physics) and Roy Quinlan (Durham Biosciences) with support from the Wolfson Trust. Find out more about our heritage here.
Wolfson Laboratories Opening Event 2009
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Executive Committee

Dr Ulrik Beierholm, Department of Psychology 

Professor Tim Blower, Department of Biosciences      

Professor Steven Cobb, Department of Chemistry, BSI Director 

Professor Halim Kusumaatmaja, Department of Physics, BSI Co-Director

Dr Liz Morris, Department of Biosciences, BSI Co-Director  

Professor Bernard Piette, Department of Mathematical Sciences    

Professor Ehmke Pohl, Departments of Biosciences and Chemistry & Nevrargenics, BSI Co-Director

Dr Christopher Prior, Department of Mathematical Sciences 

Dr Alex Probert, BSI Manager

Professor Ari Sadanandom, Department of Biosciences 

Dr Margarita Staykova, Department of Physics  

Professor Patrick Steel, Department of Chemistry

Dr Will Trewby, Department of Physics, ECR Committee Chair  

Professor Kislon Voitchovsky, Department of Physics  

 

 

 

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