Anna Nicolaou

Anna Nicolaou is a Professor of Biological Chemistry at the University of Manchester's Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences, within the Division of Pharmacy and Optometry. She leads research in bioactive lipids and lipidomics, focusing on inflammation, skin biology, and translational applications. Her roles include President Elect of ISSFAL, Chair of EuroFedLipids' Lipidomics Division, and editorial board memberships in key journals.

Education: BSc in Chemistry (University of Athens, Greece), PhD in Bioorganic Chemistry (University of Athens & CNRS Saclay, France), PGCE in Higher Education (University of Bradford, UK).

Research Interests: Her lab specializes in mass spectrometry-based lipidomics to study lipid networks in health/disease. Key areas include eicosanoids' role in skin inflammation, omega-3 fatty acid interventions, and lipid mediators in cancer, neuroinflammation, and cardiovascular systems.

Publications & Projects: Over 228 research outputs, including studies on skin lipid barriers and SARS-CoV-2 host responses. Active in international collaborations and projects like zebrafish modeling of paraplegia and melanoma oncogene research.

Awards & Memberships: FRSC, CChem, and leadership roles in lipid research societies. Recognized for contributions to lipidomics and SDGs related to health and sustainable development.