Our aim is to Understanding the nature of biological barriers and developing advanced systems to improve the delivery of therapeutics. Understanding microbial survival strategies, microbial contamination of pharmaceutical products, control of microbial infection in healthcare environments. Distinctive features Imaging and cytometry facilities, Containment laboratories and suites for prokaryote and eukaryote investigations, Cell and molecular biology resources, A dedicated ultra centrifuge suite, advanced chromatographic equipment, Polymer chemistry equipment for synthesis and characterisation, A GMP suite for clinical trial formulations