Claudia C Bauer

Dr Claudia C Bauer is a Research Fellow in Molecular Biology and Pharmacology at the School of Medicine, University of Leeds, Faculty of Medicine and Health. She is currently working on a British Heart Foundation-funded project under Dr Robin Bon, focusing on small molecule binding sites of TRP channels using pharmacological and molecular biology techniques.

Her educational background includes:

• BSc (Hons.) in Neuroscience (First Class), University of Leeds, 2006
• PhD, University of Leeds, 2011

Her research focuses on TRPC channels—cation-permeable ion channels involved in various physiological and pathological processes—with a particular interest in their modulation by small molecules. She employs techniques such as molecular cloning, high-throughput calcium imaging, and photoaffinity labelling with chemical probes to study channel function. Her prior work has explored vascular biology, including the regulation of calcium-activated potassium channels and the impact of diabetes and dietary polyphenols on endothelial cells.

She is an Early Career Member of the British Pharmacological Society. While no specific publications or awards are listed in the provided text, her research trajectory demonstrates a strong focus on molecular mechanisms in cardiovascular and metabolic disease. She has previously held postdoctoral positions at the University of Reading and University of Leeds, indicating sustained research engagement in vascular and cellular pharmacology.

There is no mention of students supervised, grants led, or laboratory leadership in the provided profile. However, her work is embedded within the Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, suggesting collaborative research within a larger team focused on cardiovascular health.