Further details can be found in The Departments Research Profile. Areas of Research Research is currently undertaken in the following areas. Recently refurbished laboratory space in the Royal College Building provides an excellent environment to carry out research. There are interdisciplinary research programmes with other Departments in the University including Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physiology and Pharmacology, Pure and Applied Chemistry, Immunology, Chemical and Process Engineering and Strathclyde Business School. Collaborations also exist with Dundee University, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Yorkhill Hospital, Scottish Agricultural College, Hannah Research Institute, Scottish Crop Research Institute.
Industrial links exist with a number of major UK and international companies.