David Knight

David Knight is a Senior Experimental Officer and Researcher at the University of Manchester's FBHM Platform Sciences, part of the Enabling Technologies & Infrastructure department. He leads the Biological Mass Spectrometry (BioMS) Facility, specializing in advanced proteomics and molecular biology techniques. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and innovation.

Education: Holds a BSc and PhD (degrees not further specified). Research focuses on proteomics, integrin biology, extracellular matrix analysis, and mass spectrometry applications in diseases like nephrotic syndrome and tauopathies. He has supervised 2 research projects and co-organized events like the BioMS Undergraduate Research Skills Module (2023).

Recent research trends include exploring protein interactions in neurodegenerative diseases, kidney pathology analysis via proteomics, and structural biology of integrin complexes. His lab facilities support spatially-resolved -omics analysis and laser capture dissection techniques. Collaborations span international teams in cell biology and biochemistry.