Life Sciences
Our research in Life Sciences includes work in epigenetics, microbiology and bioinformatics, led by our specialist staff:
Loukia Tsaprouni (Epigenetics)
Research interests include:
- Epigenetics of common diseases and complex traits
- Epigenetic changes and mechanisms involved in age related disorders such as sarcopenia and COPD
- The potential use of induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells in the treatment of chronic and acute inflammatory disorders.
- iPS cells and ageing
David Lee (Microbiology)
Research interests include:
- Gene expression, with particular interest in understanding how the organized bacterial chromosome impacts on, and is impacted by, transcription events
- How horizontally acquired genes, particularly transcription factors, impact upon gene expression.
David Hughes (Bioinformatics)
Research interests include:
- Molecular exaptation of SINEs in mammalian genes
- Identification of antimicrobial peptides in reptiles
- Evolution of vertebrate egg envelope genes
- Genetics of stress fracture susceptibility in elite athletes