New antimicrobials through genomics and protein structure.
Rational drug design using protein structure analysis.
High throughput proteomics for novel therapeutics.
Mathematics and engineering to model biological systems.
Peptide based vaccines and novel drug candidates.
Cell signalling pathways in diabetes and metabolic disorders.
Developing cell based immunotherapy for cancer and other diseases.

For The Public

The MWC was proud to be involved in the public event Incredible Science. For those who attended our stand, a list of useful website links can be downloaded from here and are also listed below

Molecules and Me – More information

Got some time on your hands these school holidays and want to learn more about your molecules?
Try looking at some of the websites listed below for some interesting facts and experiments that you can try at home (Make sure your Mum and Dad are around if you try any experiments out!!)
DNA
If you would like to look up some more interesting facts about DNA, check out these websites: www.amanet.org and www.ornl.gov
Proteins
Would you like to try the interactive collagen experiment from the ‘Molecules and Me’ display on your family and friends? You can find the instructions on the link www.chemistry.org
Cells
More exciting facts about cells, movies and colourful pictures of cells can be found at www.cellsalive.com
Biotechnology
Have a look at this New Zealand website to learn more about biotechnology in New Zealand www.biotechlearn.org.nz
General Science
Ever wondered why some people’s hair goes gray or why your fingers and toes get wrinkled if you stay in the bath for a long time? Some everyday mysteries of life and interesting facts are explained on the following websites;
www.loc.gov www.chemistry.org

Structural biology

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Structure based drug design for tuberculosis. Read about Professor Bill Denny and Dr. Brian Palmer who are developing new agents to treat one of man's oldest and most intractable diseases.