Victoria Cowling

Victoria Cowling is a Professor at the CRUK Scotland Institute, University of Glasgow, leading research at the intersection of RNA biology and disease mechanisms. Her work has significant implications for cancer biology (particularly glioblastoma, leukaemia, and colorectal cancer) and immunological processes.

Her research focuses on:

• RNA cap formation and methylation dynamics
• Gene expression regulation in disease contexts
• Cancer pathogenesis across multiple organ systems
• Immunological responses including T cell activation and viral infection
• Neurodevelopmental pathways and gut microbiome interactions

Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals a cohesive research trajectory centered on RNA cap methyltransferases RNMT and CMTR1. Her work demonstrates how these enzymes regulate fundamental biological processes across diverse systems—from influenza virus replication and mitochondrial RNA homeostasis to neural differentiation and immune cell function. This cross-disciplinary approach bridges molecular mechanisms with translational disease models, particularly in oncology and immunology.