Ciaren Graham

Ciaren Graham is a Professor and Dean of Education at the School of Biological Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, with a focus on proteomics and antimicrobial peptide research. His work bridges Institute for Global Food Security and clinical diagnostics.

• Role: Dean of Education (2023–present)
• Projects: Co-Investigator in mass spectrometry proteomics and Northwest Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership
• Research: Biomarker discovery, helminth antimicrobial peptides, cellular reprogramming

His research interests include:

• Antimicrobial peptides in parasitic organisms
• Proteomic profiling for disease biomarkers
• Computational approaches to peptidomics
• Translational applications in hematology and oncology

Recent publications highlight:

• Computational AMP discovery in helminths (2023)
• Biomarkers in systemic mastocytosis (2022)
• SWATH-MS applications in cell reprogramming (2021)
• Multi-institutional ovarian cancer biomarker studies (2017–2019)

He serves as External Examiner for UK universities (2022–2026) and participates in curriculum development initiatives, including post-COVID transitions and bioentrepreneurship integration. His collaborative network spans proteomics, drug discovery, and clinical diagnostics projects.