The Biophysical Sciences Institute
Established in 2007, the Biophysical Sciences Institute (BSI) is a beacon for new discoveries at Durham. It was created in response to the ever-increasing need to carry out research that crosses the boundaries between biology and the other physical sciences. Its members are drawn from university Departments and Schools including Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering and Computing Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physics and Psychology. Many of today's major biological challenges, such as heart disease, crop protection and age-related macular degeneration demand this interdisciplinary approach.
The Structure of the BSI
Professor John Girkin is the current Director of the BSI. The daily running of the institute is lead by the Director and Executive committee with the vision of the Institute being provided by the members themselves through the Steering Board. Advice about the direction of the BSI is given by an invited group of external and distinguished academics and industrialists; the Strategic Advisory Board.
The Executive Committee
Biophysical Sciences Institute Academic Members
Richard Abram
Physics
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Carrie Ambler
School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences
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Colin Bain
Chemistry
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Robert Banks
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
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Beth Bromley
Physics
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Martin Cann
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
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Buddhapriya Chakrabarti
Mathematical Sciences
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Martyn Chamberlain
Physics
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Paul Chazot
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
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Steven Cobb
Chemistry
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Roger Crouch
Engineering & Computing Sciences
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Paul Denny
School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences
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Suzanne Fielding
Physics
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Martin Goldberg
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
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Charles Heywood
Psychology
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Chris Higgins
Vice-Chancellor
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Nick Holliman
Engineering & Computing Sciences
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Patrick Hussey
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
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Chris Hutchison
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
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Colin Jahoda
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
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Ritu Kataky
Chemistry
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Marc Kinght
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
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Alison Lane
Psychology
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Keith Lindsey
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
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Junli Liu
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
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Gordon Love
Physics
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Todd Marder
Bernard Piette
Mathematical Sciences
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Ehmke Pohl
Chemistry
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Stefan Przyborski
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
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John Sanderson
Chemistry
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Graham Sandford
Chemistry
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Gary Sharples
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
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Areas of Research
Current Funding Calls
Visit the Calls and Opportunities page for information about current sources of funding for biophysical science research.
BSI slides (PDF)
- BSISept2011.pdf (last modified: 26 October 2011)
Contact Details
Biophysical Sciences Institute
Durham University.
South Road,
Durham,
DH1 3LE
+44 (0) 191 334 2351
email: admin.bsi@durham.ac.uk