Claudia C Bauer

Dr. Claudia C Bauer serves as a Research Fellow in Molecular Biology and Pharmacology at the School of Medicine, University of Leeds, within the Faculty of Medicine and Health. She currently leads British Heart Foundation-funded research on TRP channel small molecule binding sites under Dr. Robin Bon's supervision.

Her academic credentials include:

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

Dr. Bauer specializes in TRPC channel modulation mechanisms using molecular cloning, high-throughput calcium imaging, and photoaffinity labeling techniques. Her work bridges vascular biology and diabetes research, examining how small molecules influence cation-permeable channels in physiological and pathological contexts. This research has significant implications for understanding endothelial dysfunction in metabolic disorders.

She maintains active collaborations across institutions including the University of Reading and multiple Leeds research groups. As a member of the Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine (LICAMM), she contributes to interdisciplinary cardiovascular research initiatives. Her British Heart Foundation grant supports ongoing investigations into TRP channel pharmacology, building on prior work with Prof. Chris Peers (Leeds) and Dr. Alister McNeish (Reading).