Axel Nohturfft

Dr. Axel Nohturfft is a Senior Lecturer at City St George's, University of London within the Department of Molecular & Biomedical Sciences, School of Health and Medical Sciences. He serves as Course Director for the MSc Applied Biomedical Science programme, Postgraduate Taught Programmes Careers Lead, module organiser for Applied Biomedical Science and MPharm, and co-lead for the BSc Biomedical Science Personal Training Year (PTY) programme.

His primary research interests focus on cholesterol homeostasis and organelle biogenesis, with particular expertise in SREBP (sterol regulatory element-binding proteins) pathway, membrane biogenesis, and lipid metabolism. His research spans cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying cholesterol regulation, phagocytosis, and lysosomal function.

Analysis of Dr. Nohturfft's recent publications reveals a consistent research trajectory centered on lipid metabolism and cellular membrane dynamics. His work frequently examines the SREBP pathway and its role in cholesterol homeostasis, membrane biogenesis, and cellular responses to metabolic stress. His research methodology often involves sophisticated cell biological techniques, including scintillation proximity assays and reporter gene systems to study intracellular processes.

As an educator, he teaches cell and molecular biology, bioinformatics, and scientific writing, while supervising student research projects across multiple biomedical programs.