Research Interests
Gene expression, translational control, specialised ribosomes and structure, pathological molecular mechanisms, developmental biology
My current research aims to explore the function and structure of specialised ribosomes within Drosophila melanogaster tissues.
My current research aims to explore the function and structure of specialised ribosomes within Drosophila melanogaster tissues.
Background
PhD Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Sheffield Hallam University (2014 - 2018)
Project title: “eIF2B Bodies and their role in the control of protein synthesis”
MSc (by research) Molecular Biology, University of Central Lancashire (2013 - 2014)
Project title: “The identification and validation of novel aptamers to glioma”
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences, University of Central Lancashire (2009 - 2013)
Project title: “eIF2B Bodies and their role in the control of protein synthesis”
MSc (by research) Molecular Biology, University of Central Lancashire (2013 - 2014)
Project title: “The identification and validation of novel aptamers to glioma”
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences, University of Central Lancashire (2009 - 2013)
Expertise/Technical skills
Cell culture, PCR (OE-PCR, qRT-PCR), cloning, site directed mutagenesis, Western blotting, immunoprecipitation, polysome fractionation, confocal microscopy, Yeast genetics and tetrad dissection, FRAP analysis
Future expertise: Drosophila husbandry, Cryo-EM, RNAseq
Future expertise: Drosophila husbandry, Cryo-EM, RNAseq