Roz Banks

Professor Roz Banks is a leading academic at the University of Leeds, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Health and based at the School of Medicine. She holds the position of Professor of Biomedical Proteomics and is co-leader of the Clinical and Biomedical Proteomics research group alongside Dr. Naveen Vasudev. Her work is conducted primarily on the St James’s University Hospital campus, reflecting her strong focus on translational research in renal diseases and biomarker development.

Education:

• BSc (First Class Honours) in Physiology, University of St Andrews
• MSc in Toxicology (taught), University of Surrey
• PhD, University of St Andrews

Her research interests lie at the intersection of proteomics and clinical medicine, particularly in discovering and translating biomarkers for renal cancer, kidney transplantation, and acute kidney injury. These efforts aim to improve diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic personalization through proteomics-driven insights into disease mechanisms. She also leads biobanking initiatives, including academic oversight of two Research Tissue Banks, supporting both clinical trials and research projects.

Although no specific publications are listed in the provided text, her research output is supported by major funding bodies such as the MRC, Kidney Research UK, NIHR, EU, Wellcome Trust, and Innovate UK, indicating a robust and ongoing research program with strong industry and clinical partnerships.

Scientific Awards:

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Professor Banks is actively involved in postgraduate education, teaching in the area of biomarkers, and welcomes inquiries from prospective PhD students. She has built a research infrastructure that includes a dedicated team for clinical sample processing, enhancing the translational impact of her work. Her leadership extends to managing collaborative research services and fostering innovation in clinical proteomics.

Labs and Teams: Co-leads the Clinical and Biomedical Proteomics group; leads clinical sample processing and biobanking operations; academic lead for two Research Tissue Banks.