Natalie Homer

Dr. Natalie Homer is a Senior Research Fellow and Deputy Director of the Mass Spectrometry Core at the University of Edinburgh's Centre for Cardiovascular Science. With over two decades of experience, she leads technology development in biomedical mass spectrometry within the Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility. She holds joint affiliations with the Institute for Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Research.

Her research focuses on:

• Quantitative analysis of steroid hormones in clinical and biological systems
• Development of LC-MS/GC-MS methodologies for small molecule measurement
• Metabolomics and lipidomics applications in human health and disease
• Translational research spanning preclinical, avian and veterinary studies

Professional Recognition:

• Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (2025)
• Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science (2023)

Current Major Grants:

• Wellcome Trust: Research Technical Professionals leadership recognition (£200k, PI)
• BBSRC ALERT: Next-gen mass spectrometry for lifelong health (£480k, PI)
• EPSRC STP: National upskilling for technology specialists (£1.2M, Co-I)
• BBSRC: Neuroendocrine mechanisms in parental behavior (£650k, Co-I)

She leads the Mass Spectrometry Core facility supporting university-wide research, supervises PhD students, and maintains extensive international collaborations. Her professional leadership includes executive roles in the Scottish Metabolomics Network and Technology Specialists Network.