MPhil/PhD/MD Biomedical Imaging and Biosensing in Liverpool United Kingdom | University of Liverpool

The Centre for Preclinical Imaging, part of the Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology, conducts cutting-edge research while providing scientists with access to top-tier facilities in an optimal setting. With a rich academic legacy, the Department continues to be a globally recognized hub for investigating core principles of human physiology.

In today's post-genomic world, physiology has gained renewed significance as a bridge connecting fundamental science with clinical applications. Our department boasts specialized knowledge across contemporary physiology, spanning gene expression control to cellular, tissue, and whole-body systems. Each research focus aligns with corresponding clinical studies or pharmaceutical innovation.

The Pre-clinical Imaging Centre offers specialized resources for non-invasive imaging in animal models. Current technological capabilities include high-field MRI, optical imaging, photo-acoustic imaging, and ultrasound. Ongoing advancements in imaging techniques and contrast agents continue to enhance regenerative medicine approaches while supporting research in developmental biology, neuroscience, pharmacology, and oncology.

Graduate researchers employ advanced methodologies such as MRI for non-invasive structural and functional analysis, optical imaging for protein and gene expression tracking, ultrasound for vascular assessment, and photo-acoustic imaging for renal function evaluation. These techniques have broad diagnostic and therapeutic potential across neurology, cancer treatment, physiological studies, musculoskeletal research, and related disciplines.