Ashton Faulkner

Dr. Ashton Faulkner is a Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences at the Royal Veterinary College (University of London), specializing in cardiovascular molecular metabolism. His research focuses on how metabolic sensors regulate cellular function in vascular cells and how these mechanisms are altered in cardio-metabolic diseases.

Key affiliations include: Cardiovascular and Renal Biology Research Group, Biochemical Society Ambassadorship. His work integrates molecular biology, metabolic regulation, and vascular physiology to develop novel therapies for cardiovascular protection and repair.

Research Themes

• Mechanistic studies of fatty acid trafficking in vascular cells
• Redox and mitochondrial function in diabetic cardiovascular complications
• Pericyte biology for vascular and valve engineering
• Role of microRNAs in calcification inhibition
• Multi-omics approaches to diabetic heart disease

Scientific Leadership

• Local Biochemical Society Ambassador (3-year term)
• Contributor to BSc Biological Sciences teaching
• Supervisor for BSc and MSci research projects