Nick Brown

Nick Brown serves as Professor of Cell Biology within the Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge. His institutional affiliation spans both the Anatomy Building (CB2 3DY) and Physiological Laboratory (CB2 3EG) on Downing Street, Cambridge, with contact details including telephone +44 (0) 1223 334128 and email nb117@cam.ac.uk.

His research spans core biological disciplines with primary emphasis on cellular mechanisms. The interdisciplinary nature of his work integrates physiological systems analysis, embryonic development processes, and neural function studies, reflecting the department's tripartite focus on physiology, development, and neuroscience. This positions his research at the intersection of molecular, organismal, and systems-level biological inquiry.

The Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience maintains significant research infrastructure including specialized laboratories for cellular imaging, developmental genetics, and neurophysiology. It hosts collaborative initiatives such as the Human Anatomy Centre and Neuroscience Research Group, with active participation in both undergraduate medical sciences training and postgraduate research programs across biological sciences.