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Dr. Debbie Cunningham is an Associate Professor in the School of Biosciences at the University of Birmingham and Deputy Director of Education for the College of Life and Environmental Sciences. Her roles include overseeing academic standards and student experience, particularly in teaching-focused activities and tutorial systems. She holds a PhD in Biochemistry from University College London and a BSc in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Wolverhampton. Her research expertise centers on biochemical techniques to study regulatory cell signaling events, particularly in cancer-related pathways like Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor (FGFR) and Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Receptor (PDGFR).
Education:
- PhD Biochemistry, University College London
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences, University of Wolverhampton
- Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice, University of Birmingham
Research Interests:
Debbie’s research focuses on post-translational modifications (PTMs), specifically phosphorylation in signaling networks linked to cancer. She employs mass spectrometry-based proteomics to identify phosphorylation events and protein interactions, with implications for cancer therapy development. Her work bridges biochemical analysis and clinical applications, emphasizing systems-wide understanding of cellular signaling.
Publications:
Her recent articles explore topics like Streptomyces antimicrobial properties, FADD protein roles in T-cell neoplasms, and phosphoproteomics in cancer cell responses. These studies highlight her contributions to proteomics, oncology, and signaling pathways.
Awards:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Grants & Governance:
Debbie serves as Editor for Nature Scientific Reports (2018-2021) and holds roles in quality assurance bodies like the Designated Quality Body Assessor for the QAA (2022-2023). She contributes to external panels, including the Open University’s Programme Approval and Review panel.
Labs & Teams:
She is affiliated with the Structural and Molecular Cell Biology theme in the School of Biosciences, focusing on interdisciplinary research in cellular mechanisms and signaling pathways.
