Juri Na

Juri Na is a Research Fellow at the Peninsula Medical School, University of Plymouth, where she works within the Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence under Professor Oliver Hanemann. She previously held a postdoctoral position in the Department of Oncology at the University of Oxford (2016–2021) and earned her PhD from Seoul National University in South Korea in 2016.

• PhD: Molecular Imaging and Therapy, Biomedical Sciences, Seoul National University (2016)
• Postdoctoral Researcher: Department of Oncology, University of Oxford (2016–2021)
• Current Position: Research Fellow, Peninsula Medical School, University of Plymouth (2021–present)

Her research focuses on molecular mechanisms in brain tumours, particularly meningioma. She investigates DNA damage repair pathways, tumour microenvironment dynamics, and strategies to enhance radiation therapy, including the development of radiosensitisers and 3D in vitro tumour models. Her work explores the role of HDAC6 inhibition, tumour-associated macrophages, and epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in meningioma progression and treatment resistance.

Recent publications highlight her contributions to understanding meningioma biology through advanced models such as patient-derived spheroids and coculture systems. Her work spans molecular oncology, epigenetics, and translational cancer therapy, with a strong emphasis on improving clinical outcomes through targeted interventions.

Juri has contributed to teaching and mentorship throughout her career, serving as a Teaching Assistant at both Seoul National University and the University of Oxford, and as a Co-Supervisor training junior lab members in molecular techniques and safety protocols.

She has no listed scientific awards in the provided text.

Juri Na actively supervises and collaborates on research projects, contributing to team-based science in neuro-oncology. Her lab work is embedded within Professor Hanemann’s research group, focusing on innovative approaches to brain tumour treatment and modelling.