Kyra Campbell

Dr Kyra Campbell is a Senior Research Fellow at the School of Biosciences, University of Sheffield, UK. She leads a research group focused on epithelial-mesenchymal transitions (EMT) and their role in cancer metastasis and developmental biology. Her work utilizes Drosophila melanogaster as a model organism to study fundamental cellular processes.

Research Interests:
Dr Campbell investigates how EMT and its reverse (MET) enable cells to transition between stationary and migratory states, a mechanism critical in both normal tissue development and cancer metastasis. Her research explores:

• Molecular regulation of EMT/MET in Drosophila models
• Conserved mechanisms between developmental biology and cancer progression
• Tumor microenvironment interactions
• High-throughput assays for chemotherapy response
• Cell polarity and tissue remodeling

Publications & Research Trends:
Her recent work spans developmental biology, cancer metastasis, and molecular genetics. Key areas include asymmetric cell division in intestinal progenitors, chemotherapy response in Drosophila tumor models, and EMT standardization guidelines.

Scientific Awards:

• Sir Henry Dale Fellowship (Wellcome Trust/Royal Society, 2017)

Education & Career:
She holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and completed postdoctoral research at IRB Barcelona. Her career history includes positions at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine Barcelona and the University of Sheffield since 2017.

Laboratory & Collaborations:
The Campbell Lab (Epithelial Cell Plasticity in Development and Disease) collaborates with institutions like IRB Barcelona and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Their work integrates genetic models, microscopy techniques, and cancer biology.