Miriam Wankell

Miriam Wankell is a biomedical researcher affiliated with James Cook University, focusing on molecular mechanisms in liver diseases, cancer progression, and metabolic regulation. Her work spans hepatocellular carcinoma, DNA damage repair, immune checkpoint inhibitors, and adiponectin signaling pathways.

Research trends include:

• Investigations into liver cancer biology and therapeutic targets (2011–2025)
• Analysis of metabolic influences on tumor growth (e.g., fructose metabolism, PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway)
• Exploration of obesity-related inflammation in inflammatory bowel disease and liver fibrosis
• Development of novel cell culture models for cancer and seafood biotechnology

She collaborates extensively with researchers like Lionel Hebbard, Craig McFarlane, and Rhys Gillman. While specific awards or grants are not mentioned in the provided data, her contributions are documented across 14 publications in high-impact journals such as Cancers, Oncogene, and Journal of Biological Chemistry.