Sally Shirran

Dr Sally Shirran is a Senior Scientific Officer at the School of Biology, University of St Andrews, managing the BSRC mass spectrometry core facility. This facility specializes in proteomics, focusing on protein identification (e.g., post-translational modifications, membrane proteins) and quantitation (e.g., iTRAQ, SWATH analyses). Her role includes advising collaborators on experimental design and aiding in data interpretation.

Her research interests span proteomics applications in biomedical studies, including bacterial immune responses, metabolic changes post-surgery, and cardiac pathology in genetic disorders. She oversees collaborative projects with universities across the UK and has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed publications. Sally supervises PhD students in proteomics and related fields, fostering interdisciplinary research.

Notable research trends in her publications include structural biology (e.g., cryo-EM studies), bacterial CRISPR systems, and translational applications like gene therapy outcomes in spinal muscular atrophy. She leads grant-funded projects on antibiofilm peptides and structural biology tools, supported by BBSRC, EPSRC, and Wellcome Trust grants.

Labs and teams: Director of the BSRC mass spectrometry facility, collaborating with the Biomedical Sciences Research Complex and international institutions. Active in training researchers in advanced proteomic techniques.