Colin William Taylor

Colin William Taylor is a Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Cambridge, where he has been employed since 2001. His research focuses on intracellular and calcium signaling, with specific expertise in IP3 receptors, calcium channels, and biophysics. He has held prestigious positions including Wellcome Trust Senior Investigator since 2014 and has contributed extensively to editorial and advisory roles in international research organizations.

• BA (1st Class Honours), Cambridge (1980)
• MA, Cambridge (1984)
• PhD, Cambridge (1984)
• ScD, Cambridge (2000)

His work spans biochemical and pharmacological studies, with significant funding from the Wellcome Trust, BBSRC, and MRC. He has supervised 35 PhD students and 34 postdoctoral fellows, many of whom have achieved senior academic or research positions.

Scientific Awards

• Wellcome Trust Senior Investigator (2013)
• Lister Institute Research Fellowship (1992)
• Royal Society Locke Research Fellowship (1986)

He serves on advisory panels for institutions like the Australian Research Council, Medical Research Council, and Gordon Research Conferences, alongside editorial roles for the Biochemical Journal and Pharmacology and Therapeutics.