Biological Sciences

New research discovers therapeutic potential of Green Basil and Astragalus in treating liver fibrosis

Plant compounds in Green Basil may hold the potential to treat liver fibrosis – often a precursor to currently incurable liver cirrhosis.

Professor Pankaj Sharma awarded OBE

Professor Sharma's OBE has been awarded for his two decades of research work on stroke in the British South Asian population

Department of Biological Sciences Achieves Silver Athena Swan Award

The Athena SWAN Silver Award recognises the Department's commitment to gender equality and inclusive working practices

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