Plant health discovery for a sustainable future
The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL) is committed to the highest standard of fundamental and applied scientific research into molecular plant-microbe interactions to understand how plants survive biological and environmental threats.
Our impact
TSL's mission is to address real-world challenges through the discoveries made at our lab.
Resilient crops
Developing crops that can defend themselves against disease, needing less agrochemical input
Food security
Collaborating with communities around the world to protect staple crops.
Biotech solutions
Our fundamental discoveries have exciting potential for developing new technologies with plant and human health applications.
Advocacy
Practicing our values through our engagement with policymakers, the public and making our research easily accessible.
Latest news
Read about our latest impacts and achievements.
Our research
We favour daring, collaborative, long-term research and value scientific integrity through open science and transparency.
Our research groups are known for their scientific excellence and TSL's expert scientific support teams enable the rapid adoption of new technologies and techniques.
Training at TSL
TSL provides an outstanding and inclusive training environment that prepares talented postgraduate students, postdoctoral scientists, and early career group leaders to excel in their careers.
