Robert White

Robert White is Professor and Chair of Biochemistry in the Department of Biology at the University of York. His research focuses on RNA polymerase III biology, transcription regulation, and synthetic bioengineering applications for therapeutic protein production.

His primary research examines:

• Mechanisms of pol III regulation in cell differentiation and cancer
• Chromatin dynamics in transcription control
• Synthetic biology approaches to enhance biopharmaceutical manufacturing
• tRNA expression profiling in tumors
• Engineering CHO cell productivity

White's recent publications explore transcription factor interactions with pol III loci, tRNA gene variation in cancers, and innovative biotechnological strategies to improve therapeutic protein yields. The articles consistently demonstrate molecular approaches to understanding transcriptional regulation and practical bioengineering solutions.

He teaches biochemistry with emphasis on gene expression and cancer biology. His laboratory develops novel approaches to reduce production costs for monoclonal antibody therapeutics, aiming to increase patient access to life-saving treatments. White has secured over £20m in funding from EPSRC and other agencies for his synthetic cell bioengineering research.