Martin J. Humphries

Martin J. Humphries is a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Manchester. He has held significant roles including Director at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Cell-Matrix Research and Associate Dean for Research. His research focuses on adhesion signaling, tissue regeneration, and molecular cell biology.

• Elected member of Academia Europaea (2006)
• Wellcome Trust Principal Research Fellow (1995)
• Recipient of Wellcome Trust Award for Biochemistry Research (2000)

Research interests include:

• Cell-matrix interactions
• Mechanisms of tissue repair
• Integrin signaling pathways

Scientific awards and memberships:

• Principal Research Fellowship, The Wellcome Trust
• Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences
• Member of Academia Europaea
• Recipient of The Biochemical Society award