Oceanographer Piotr Kuklinski researching bryozoans in Antarctica
Our scientists are pioneering techniques that will accelerate the classification of new species, explain patterns of change in the natural world, measure global biodiversity, and tackle challenges in food and health.
The Museum’s vast collections of vertebrates, invertebrates, plants and microbes support our staff's unique expertise in evolutionary biology, biodiversity and systematics.
Diversity and informatics
Using big data to research the evolution, ecology and interactions of a wide range of organisms.
Plants
Studying a wide variety of plants, including bryophytes, ferns and flowering plants.
Insects
Conserving and researching the Museum's vast insect collections.
Parasites and vectors
Understanding parasites and the organisms that transmit them to humans and animals.
Invertebrates
Investigating the taxonomy, systematics and biodiversity of groups of invertebrates.
Vertebrates
Determining the diversity, biogeography, taxonomy and phylogeny of vertebrates.
Collections
Browse our world-class collections of vertebrates, invertebrates, plants and microbes.
Core research labs and consulting
Our research labs are available for complex analyses of biological samples.
