Perdita Barran

Perdita Barran is a Professor of Mass Spectrometry at the University of Manchester’s Manchester Institute of Biotechnology. She specializes in advanced mass spectrometry applications, including protein dynamics, metabolomics, and biocatalysis. Her research focuses on structural biology, ion mobility-mass spectrometry, and translational diagnostics for diseases like Parkinson’s and post-COVID-19 conditions. She leads or co-leads 16 active research projects, including studies on SARS-CoV-2, biotherapeutic manufacturing, and synthetic biology.

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• Affiliations: Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, University of Manchester.

Research interests span metabolomics (e.g., sebum biomarkers for Parkinson’s), viral protein characterization (e.g., SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid), and analytical methods for biomanufacturing. Recent projects include developing diagnostic tools for long-term health outcomes post-COVID-19 and optimizing CHO cell cultures for antibody production. Her work integrates computational modeling with experimental techniques to elucidate molecular structures and dynamics.

Articles highlight advancements in mass spectrometry for high-throughput screening, protein conformational studies, and biomarker discovery. Awards and grants (not detailed) support her interdisciplinary research. Supervises 40+ students across projects, emphasizing training in cutting-edge analytical techniques. Key collaborations involve synthetic biology, photocatalysis, and material science applications.

Labs and teams: Active at the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, collaborating with interdisciplinary groups on bioanalytical chemistry and biotechnology.