Katherine West

Katherine West is a Senior Lecturer in Molecular Biosciences at the University of Glasgow. Her research focuses on chromatin-binding proteins, particularly the HMGN family, and their roles in DNA repair, gene expression, and stem cell biology. She has contributed to advancements in CRISPR-Cas9 technology, epigenetic regulation of pluripotency, and cancer-related education methodologies.

Key Research Themes:

• Epigenetic mechanisms in stem cell differentiation
• HMGN protein function in chromatin dynamics
• CRISPR-Cas9 optimization for transgene integration
• Interdisciplinary medical education innovations

Grant History: Research funded by Tenovus Scotland, BBSRC, AICR, and European Commission for projects spanning DNA repair, HMGN protein engineering, and cancer therapy sensitization.