These areas reflect our strengths within Anatomy & Human Biology, which encompasses an holistic view of the biology of human populations and individuals; systems, organs and tissues; and cells and molecules. These main groupings reflect our teaching activities; the harmony between research and teaching rests on the synergistic properties of these areas. We feel it is vitally important that a quality university education can only arise from the direct and substantial involvement of active researchers. We have also seen staff undertaking "teaching" research - successfully developing and testing new methods of delivery.

The School prides itself on the quality of its activities, the international standing of its research; a goal that is achieved with distinction, but which we strive to improve.  The high quality of research in the School is endorsed by benchmarking procedures and is exemplified by the publications in top quality international journals, membership of international editorial boards, invitations to international meetings, and many promotions, especially of young staff, in recent years.

The School has a long history of egalitarian, collegial decision-making processes. Respect, understanding and appreciation for the areas of interests within the School has paid handsome dividends, not the least of which are internal coherence balanced by diverse collaborations throughout the world and the cross-fertilization between areas of ideas and techniques.