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Dr. Lorna Young is a Lecturer in the Department of Molecular and Clinical Cancer Medicine (MCCM) at the University of Liverpool. With a background in Microbiology and Immunology, she transitioned to Cancer Biology through her PhD work on pathogenic E. coli mechanisms at Newcastle University, followed by postdoctoral studies on cytoskeletal dynamics in the Higgs Lab (Dartmouth) and Zech Lab (University of Liverpool).
Research Focus: Her work explores the interplay between cytoskeletal networks, cell migration, and cancer metastasis. Key areas include nuclear force coupling in invasive migration, filopodial assembly mediated by formin proteins, focal adhesion dynamics, and mechanical signaling in cancer progression. She bridges microbiology/immunology with mechanobiology in oncology.
Publication Trends: Her 2015-2023 articles focus on cytoskeletal regulators (formins, Ena/VASP) in cell migration and adhesion. Recent work (2023) examines 3D matrix adhesion feedback in metastatic migration, while 2018 studies address filopodia assembly and focal adhesion splitting. All publications integrate molecular and cellular biology approaches.
Teaching & Leadership: Since 2022, she contributes to Biomedical Sciences undergraduate programs and now coordinates modules across UG and MSc programs (LIFE323, BIOS102) at University of Liverpool. She also serves as an Education Lead, demonstrating commitment to pedagogy and student engagement.
