Group leader and Lecturer in Physiology (2022 - present) PhD in Biophysics (2011) BSc/MS in Pharmaceutical Chemistry (2005)
I make microtubules pull on things. Apart from that, I enjoy playing chess and making music.
Renjith M. Radhakrishnan
Postdoc (2024 - present) PhD in Biology (2023), IISER, Kerala, India MSc (2012, Goa University) and BSc (2010, Kannur University, India) in Zoology
Exploring the intricate dance of cell division: delving into the molecular ballet of kinetochore binding to dynamic microtubule ends. Passionate about capturing both the beauty of cellular processes and the serenity of nature through photography, with a love for bicycle rides in between discoveries.
Ya-Hsuan (Judy) Lin
PhD Student (2023 - present) MSc in Cancer and Clinical Oncology (2023), Barts Cancer Institute, London, UK BSc in Biochemistry (2019), University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
In my doctoral research, I explore the intricate dynamics of kinetochore-microtubule interactions mediated by the Ndc80 complex, using a toolkit that includes cell and molecular biology, as well as microscopy methods.
Monika Courtnell
Research Technician (2023 - present) BSc Microbiology & Biotechnology (2021), University of York, UK
I’m immersed in the protein realm - not just purifying them but also delving into molecular techniques and unraveling the intricate world of structure. What lights me up? Organising all those complex details, blending the scientific puzzle with a touch of order. It’s like my personal protein journey, and every moment is an absolute thrill!
Past members
Mihir Hurwanth (2023) - BSc research project student (Biochemistry) Umme Ammara (2022) - BSc research project student (Biomedical Sciences) Zannatul Sharkar (2022) - BSc research project student (Biomedical Sciences)