About
Sebastian Wild is a Research Associate (Hynes Research Fellowship) in the Department of Life Sciences at the University of Bath. His research focuses on molecular mechanisms of cell reprogramming and liver development for therapeutic applications in Type 1 Diabetes.
Education:
- PhD in Life Sciences, University of Bath, 2024
Wild's research spans Transcription Factors, Nuclear Reprogramming, Catenin, Liver Development, Wnt Signaling, Pancreas, and Transdifferentiation. He investigates transcription factor-mediated conversion of liver to pancreas to generate therapeutic beta cells for diabetes, with emphasis on molecular pathways driving cellular identity changes.
His publications reveal a strong emphasis on Wnt signaling in liver development and the molecular basis of cell reprogramming. This work bridges developmental biology and regenerative medicine, with significant implications for diabetes therapy through liver-pancreas transdifferentiation approaches.
Scientific awards:
- Hynes Research Fellowship
Wild completed his PhD under Professors Tosh and Walko, focusing on refining liver-derived beta cells for Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. He has not yet supervised students. He is an active member of Professor Tosh's research team, contributing to projects on liver-pancreas transdifferentiation and Wnt signaling in organ development and homeostasis.
