Anne Dell

Professor Anne Dell is a distinguished academic in the Department of Life Sciences at Imperial College London, within the Faculty of Natural Sciences. Her research focuses on glycobiology, glycoprotein analysis, and the role of glycans in health and disease. She leads the Biopolymer Mass Spectrometry group and contributes to affiliated networks like Glycobiology and the Vascular Science Network.

Her academic career includes prestigious awards such as CBE, FRS, FMedSci, and FAA. Research interests span biochemistry, molecular medicine, and clinical applications of glycan analysis. Notable projects include investigating glycan structures in infectious diseases (e.g., H. pylori, SARS-CoV-2) and their implications for treatments like immunotherapy and antiviral strategies.

Publications highlight her work on glycans in preterm birth mechanisms, CAR-T cell efficacy, and post-COVID-19 complications. Collaborations with global networks address issues like antimicrobial resistance and maternal-fetal interactions. Her lab employs advanced techniques like FAB-MS for glycan profiling, contributing to diagnostics and drug development.

• Awards: Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Royal Society Fellowship, Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowship, Australian Academy of Science Fellowship
• Labs/Teams: Biopolymer Mass Spectrometry group, Imperial College Glycobiology Network
• Key Themes: Glycan structure-function relationships, translational glycobiology, pandemic-related health challenges