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...
Biotech start-up takes leap to regenerate Alzheimer’s damage
Australian biotechnology start-up Skin2Neuron found the perfect scientific and manufacturing partner to help their breakthrough cell-based treatment take root.
Three dive for fish conservation
Research from the UTS Fish Ecology Lab recognised with 2026 Valerie Taylor Ocean Prizes.
Did you know there’s a vast reef network off the north coast of Australia? Few do – and that’s a problem
Due to the remote location and croc-inhabited waters, these northern reefs are largely overlooked and understudied.
Rangers and scientists map vulnerable reefs in the Groote Archipelago
A two-year collaboration between Anindilyakwa Land and Sea Rangers and UTS scientists has delivered the first comprehensive scientific baseline for the corals...
Biotech start-up takes leap to regenerate Alzheimer’s damage
Australian biotechnology start-up Skin2Neuron found the perfect scientific and manufacturing partner to help their breakthrough cell-based treatment take root.
Three dive for fish conservation
Research from the UTS Fish Ecology Lab recognised with 2026 Valerie Taylor Ocean Prizes.
Did you know there’s a vast reef network off the north coast of Australia? Few do – and that’s a problem
Due to the remote location and croc-inhabited waters, these northern reefs are largely overlooked and understudied.
Rangers and scientists map vulnerable reefs in the Groote Archipelago
A two-year collaboration between Anindilyakwa Land and Sea Rangers and UTS scientists has delivered the first comprehensive scientific baseline for the corals...