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Professor Iain L Johnstone is a faculty member at the University of Glasgow within the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, specifically in the School of Molecular Biosciences. His research primarily focuses on molecular mechanisms in Caenorhabditis elegans, including tissue-specific cell cycle regulation, collagen biogenesis, extracellular matrix dynamics, and RNA processing pathways. With over three decades of publications, he maintains an active research profile in molecular genetics and developmental biology.
His core research explores:
- Genetic control of cell cycle in specific tissues
- Collagen biosynthesis and mutant collagen processing
- Extracellular matrix cross-linking enzymes
- RNA decay pathways and splicing mechanisms
- Redox balance in endoplasmic reticulum
Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent themes in nematode biology, with emphasis on collagen structure-function relationships, post-transcriptional gene regulation, and developmental genetics. His work frequently employs genetic screens and molecular characterization to elucidate conserved biological pathways.
Awards and recognitions include:
- MRC Senior Fellowship (1998-2003)
- MRC Career Development Fellowship (1998-2003)
- Membership in MRC College of Experts (2006-2009)
- MRC Advisory Board membership (1998-2003)
Significant grant support includes projects from MRC, Wellcome Trust, and BBSRC, such as:
- Genetic modifiers of collagen IV mutations (Tenovus Scotland)
- Redox balance in endoplasmic reticulum (BBSRC/Wellcome Trust)
- Tissue-specific cell cycle control (MRC)
- Collagen biogenesis mechanisms (Wellcome Trust)
