About the School of Biological Sciences
The School of Biological Sciences is a research intensive institution, which prides itself on the excellence and relevance of its degree courses. The School was formed in 2005 from the former Schools of Animal and Microbial Sciences, Applied Statistics and Plant Sciences. This has resulted in the formation of a School with a formidable range of expertise, and this unique combination makes Reading a very attractive place to work and study.
The School consists of three sections:
Biomedical Sciences
Head: Prof Ketan Patel
Biomedical science is presently at an extremely exciting stage, driven by technological advances that allow us to conduct experiments that would have been unthinkable only a few years ago. Staff from Biomedical sciences conduct work that maintains Reading university at the forefront of research developments. With more than 25 members of academic staff, the research interests within Biomedical Sciences are diverse and encompass the whole range of the biomedical sciences.
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Environmental Biology
Head: Dr Mark Fellowes
Research in this section deals primarily in ecology and evolutionary biology, and the applied links between these disciplines, wildlife conservation and the biological control of agricultural pests and diseases.
Within the section, there are also three specialist research groups :
- Centre for Plant Diversity and Sytematics
- Centre for Horticulture and Landscape
- Centre for Wildlife Assessment and Conservation
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Applied Statistics
Head: Dr Mike Dennett
Applied Statistics staff have a long record of excellence in teaching, research and consulting connected with challenging applications of statistics, particularly in the life sciences.
Research interests include medical statistics, statistical genetics, biostatistical and ecological modelling.
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