The genetics and bioenergetics of mitochondrial metabolism and its association with the processes of ageing is one of Professor Bill Ballard's research strengths.
Examining the role of Viruses in Breast and Prostate cancer
The projects involve screening clinical samples (fixed and fresh/frozen) and cancer cell lines for the presence of viruses using various protein and molecular biology techniques. These include Immunohistochemistry, DNA purification, and PCR and in-situ PCR.
BABS personnel that are responsible for this project