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Leeds research could revolutionise vaccine development

Research which has identified a way of making a safer and cheaper polio vaccine is to be scaled-up – to see if it could be used in commercial vaccine production. more >

Scientists unlock key to photosynthesis

Scientists from Yorkshire have solved the structure of one of the key components of photosynthesis. This discovery could lead to photosynthesis being ‘redesigned’ to achieve higher yields and meet urgent food security needs. more >

'Tricked' bacteria open new pathways to antimicrobial treatments

Scientists have developed a new technique to trick bacteria into revealing hundreds of holes in their cell walls, opening the door for drugs that destroy bacteria’s cells. more >

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Despite huge investment and changes in practices over the years, the rate of drug discovery has not increased and the cost of bringing effective drugs to market remains very high.

Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology innovation at the Astbury Centre for Structural Molecular Biology brings together expertise in a range of physical and biological sciences to pioneer innovative approaches to drug discovery. We work with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, as well as supporting industries, to help the sector discover safe new medicines faster.

The scale of the University’s activities and state of the art facilities enable us to operate in a wide variety of areas, through exploitation of outstanding research expertise and engagement with industry. By identifying how our expertise can meet industry needs, we are able to address some of the real problems that slow the progress of getting new drugs to market.

Please contact us for further information or to discuss how we may be able to support your company in providing solutions to your current and future challenges in pharmaceutical development and drug discovery.