Rebecca Clark

Dr Rebecca Clark is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biosciences at Durham University, specializing in intestinal function and homeostasis using Drosophila models. Her research explores the cellular and molecular mechanisms maintaining gut barrier integrity during aging and disease, with implications for lifespan regulation and age-related pathologies.

• Institution: Durham University
• Department: Department of Biosciences

Research Focus: The lab investigates two key questions:

• Cellular and molecular basis of intestinal barrier failure in aging and disease
• Relationship between intestinal homeostasis, nutrition, and nutrient uptake regulation

Publication Trends: Recent work spans microbiome dynamics, stem cell regulation, TGF-β signaling, and metabolic-immune integration in aging, with recurring themes of homeostatic balance and longevity mechanisms.