Dynamic research at School of Life Sciences
Our researchers explore a vast array of scientific programs from climate change to environmental management, infectious diseases, bacteriology, parasitology to diabetes, cancer research and medical diagnostics and devices.
Research themes
Our researchers explore a vast array of scientific programs from climate change to environmental management, infectious diseases, bacteriology, parasitology to diabetes, cancer research and medical diagnostics and devices. It broadly spans three themes.
Environmental Sciences
The team of environmental scientists in the School of Life Sciences work to provide sustainable solutions to real-world environmental problems. Their expertise...
Medical Science
Our research aims to develop new technologies and tools that help us understand the human body, diagnose or treat diseases and enable the next generation of...
Molecular Biotechnology
Our research in biomedical and molecular research is underpinned by our aims to ensure we all enjoy a healthy life. Research ranges from the molecular to the...
Research centres
Climate Change Cluster
The Climate Change Cluster (C3) provides a deeper understanding of the world’s aquatic plant and microbe ecosystems that are critical to the wellbeing of the...
Australian Institute for Microbiology and Infection
Through discovery and applied research, the Australian Institute for Microbiology and Infection (AIMI) seeks to build a better understanding of how microbes...
UTS Centenary Centre for Inflammation
Our focus is on investigating the development and progression of chronic respiratory diseases such as COPD, asthma, lung cancer and infections using mouse and...
The science of generosity
With a generous gift, the Rowe Scientific Foundation is encouraging students to unleash their curiosity and build a lifelong commitment to science.
UTS scientists at the double for national prizes
A marine biochemist and team of forensic scientists have been named finalists from UTS in the 2026 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes, the nation’s highest...
Magnetic tool to decode secrets of cancer spread
An advanced “sorting machine” is set to unscramble the complex communication between cancer cells and provide new clues to slow tumour growth.
New research clears the way to healing lung disease
Breakthrough discovery opens up a new pathway to treatments that can reduce the scarring that leads to a life-threatening lung condition.
The science of generosity
With a generous gift, the Rowe Scientific Foundation is encouraging students to unleash their curiosity and build a lifelong commitment to science.
UTS scientists at the double for national prizes
A marine biochemist and team of forensic scientists have been named finalists from UTS in the 2026 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes, the nation’s highest...
Magnetic tool to decode secrets of cancer spread
An advanced “sorting machine” is set to unscramble the complex communication between cancer cells and provide new clues to slow tumour growth.
New research clears the way to healing lung disease
Breakthrough discovery opens up a new pathway to treatments that can reduce the scarring that leads to a life-threatening lung condition.