Cell Biology Division
The Division aims to understand the biological organisation of cells and organisms, and the molecular mechanisms underlying their function. These fundamental questions are addressed using a wide range of model organisms including yeast, slime moulds, nematodes, flies and mice, as well as cell culture and in vitro techniques. Despite this breadth, there are important shared themes that encourage synergy between groups. All have an interest in mechanistic explanations at a cellular level, and common approaches include the use of advanced microscopy and genetic techniques. The Division is also keen to contribute to the translation of fundamental discoveries into clinical advances.
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Head of Division:
Sean Munro
Divisional Administrator:
Alison Turnock
Assistant Divisional Administrator:
Ami Cull
MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology,
Francis Crick Avenue,
Cambridge Biomedical Campus,
Cambridge CB2 0QH,
UK.
Tel: +44 (0) 1223 267030
Fax: +44 (0) 1223 213556
Group Leaders
- Simon Bullock - Mechanisms of cytoplasmic mRNA transport
- Mario de Bono - Neural circuits and behaviour
- Matthew Freeman - Morphogenesis and rhomboids
- Ramanujan Hegde - Membrane protein biosynthesis and quality control
- Rob Kay - Chemotaxis and natural products of Dictyostelium
- Sean Munro - Organelle identity and the organisation of membrane traffic by G proteins
- Ben Nichols - Mechanism and function of endocytic pathways in mammalian cells
- John O'Neill - Cellular Rhythms, Signalling and Metabolic Regulation
- Hugh Pelham - Membrane protein sorting
- William Schafer - Cellular and molecular mechanisms of behaviour
- Melina Schuh - Meiosis in mammalian oocytes
Independent Investigator Scientist
- Katja Röper - Regulation of cell shape by the cytoskeleton during development and tissue morphogenesis
Emeritus Scientists
- Mark Bretscher - The endocytic cycle and cell locomotion
- John Kilmartin - Conserved mechanisms of mitosis in yeast and mammals
- Peter Lawrence - Pattern formation in development
- Andrew Travers - Chromatin folding and unfolding