Immunology and Infection Research has a proud tradition here at the School of Biological Sciences. As a researcher, you'll be following in the footsteps of Nobel Prize winners - from malaria pioneer Sir Ronald Ross to the 2001 laureate Sir Paul Nurse - and other great names who have made ground-breaking discoveries over the years. Our leadership in infectious disease research has emerged alongside the School's strength in population biology and quantitative genetics. Our close association with biologists in these areas can be a valuable asset to your work. Our institute has more than 20 research group leaders, including seven professors. While genetics is a core discipline, our work extends over molecular and cell biology, immunology, evolutionary biology and epidemiology.