Our research in the Life Sciences aims to investigate the properties and interrelationships of organisms, including humans, other animals and plants – covering different levels of biological organization, from molecules to communities of organisms.
Facilities that can be accessed include:
- Light and fluorescence microscopy, including confocal microscopes and 3D image processing packages
- A fluorescent activated cell analyser, time-lapse video imaging system, a cell micro-injection system and a MBF Neurolucida system
- Specialised cell and tissue culture laboratories providing containment up to level 3 to work with primary or established animal and human cells or tissues
- A specialist electrophysiology laboratory which uses both intracellular and extracellular recording techniques to record and manipulate neuronal tissue
- A behavioural suite enabling the assessment of learning, memory, attention and motor ability in rodents
- Facilities for studies in human participants, including testing rooms for cognitive studies, Qualitative EEG, and the Biomedical Online Research Network (BORN) comprising an online data collection facility and a research volunteer register
For more information, and to discuss your needs contact us: Innovation-Enterprise@open.ac.uk