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Professor Martin Cann is Head of the Department of Biosciences at Durham University and holds a Visiting Professorship in the Department of Chemistry. He is also a Fellow of the Wolfson Research Institute for Health and Wellbeing. His research focuses on carbon dioxide (CO₂) biology, exploring its role in cellular processes across diverse organisms, including plants, bacteria, and mammals. Key areas include carbamate post-translational modifications, CO₂ signaling mechanisms, and molecular responses to environmental changes like hypercapnia/hypocapnia.
Professor Cann has held prestigious awards including the Institute of Physics Rosalind Franklin Silver Medal (2020) and Fellowship in both the Royal Society of Chemistry (2023) and Royal Society of Biology (2021). His work bridges disciplines with collaborations in chemistry, physics, and mathematics.
- Education: Not explicitly listed in the provided text
- Affiliations:
- Head of Department, Department of Biosciences
- Visiting Professor, Department of Chemistry
- Fellow, Wolfson Research Institute
Research interests include bicarbonate biochemistry, cell biology, signal transduction, and molecular mechanisms underlying CO₂ sensing. Recent publications highlight discoveries in CO₂-mediated protein modifications, plant immunity, and microbial physiology. His lab employs advanced techniques like mass spectrometry and bioimaging to study these systems.
- Supervised students include Victoria Liu, Breanna Voss, Ella Finley, George Weston, Grace Pantasri, and Lucy Blagden (all PhD candidates).
- Awards:
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (2023)
- Rosalind Franklin Silver Medal (2020, co-awardee)
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology (2021)
Current research emphasizes translational applications, including CO₂-sensing technologies and understanding environmental impacts on biology. Collaborations span multiple disciplines, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to scientific inquiry.
