research themes
SULSA themes represent the key major areas of life sciences research being conducted across Scotland, and act to highlight key areas of expertise and potential for collaboration.

Development and Regulation
Understanding how cells and organisms develop, and how this is regulated on a cellular level

Understanding and Treating Disease
Chronic, autoimmune and infectious diseases, and finding ways to better treat and prevent them

Ecosystems
How different biological communities interact with one another, and their environment

Technology and Analysis
Enabling technologies that are key to driving innovative research forward