The Centre for Chromosome Biology (CCB) at the University of Galway hosts a highly collaborative network of researchers investigating topics linked to the biology of genomes (see Our Story).

The centre comprises 13 core and associated groups with over 50 researchers and support staff, anchored in the Biomedical Sciences building (more info).

We are interested in the molecular mechanisms underlying chromosome structure and function at the molecular and cytogenetic level. This includes areas such as replication, repair, evolution, and chromatin structure which are fundamental to genetics and epigenetics with important roles in cancer and disease (see Chromosomes).

Our expertise includes technologies and models for studying chromosome biology at the molecular, cellular, genomic and organismal level. We have a focused and dynamic research environment where international researchers can interact to understand the biological significance and medical applications of chromosome structure and dynamics (see Facilities).

Research Areas:

Santocanale: Replication
Morrison: Centrosomes
McStay: Nucleoli
Luessing: Cytokinesis
Lowndes: DNA Repair
Gahan: Evolution
Frank: Stem Cells
Dunleavy: Centromeres
Carty: Cancer

Interested in Joining? Group Leaders Wanted!

The CCB is accepting applications for new Group Leaders to join us in our chromsome endeavours. Application guidelines. Nature Careers Advertisement.

To find out about other opportunities to do research at the CCB, see Join CCB.