Nicole Brace

Dr. Nicole Brace serves as a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Division of Biomedical Sciences within the School of Health Sciences at the University of the Highlands and Islands. Her research is conducted through the UHI Institute of Health Research and Innovation at the Centre for Health Science in Inverness. She maintains an active research profile with publications spanning from 2015 to 2022, focusing on molecular mechanisms of inflammatory diseases.

Her research interests center on Immunology and Molecular Biology, with specialized expertise in

• Quantitative Proteomics of inflammatory responses
• Genetic risk factors in age-related macular degeneration
• Macrophage activation pathways
• Complement system regulation in ocular tissues
• Eicosanoid-mediated inflammation
• Cell infiltration mechanisms in disease progression

Her work bridges basic science with clinical applications, particularly in ophthalmology and systemic inflammatory conditions.

Analysis of her publication record reveals strong thematic continuity in studying inflammatory mechanisms across different biological contexts. Her recent work connects proteomics approaches with genetic risk assessment in age-related macular degeneration, while earlier publications establish foundational techniques for tissue analysis. The 2021 COVID-19 review demonstrates her ability to rapidly address emerging health crises through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Dr. Brace's doctoral thesis "Multi-omic Approaches to Investigate the Inflammatory Response in Activated Macrophage Cells" (awarded 2021) has received significant attention with coverage in 8 news outlets, 2 patent references, and substantial academic engagement through Mendeley readership. Her collaborative network spans multiple institutions as evidenced by co-authorship patterns across her publications.