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Professor Sarah Allinson is a Professor of Genome Stability and Cancer Research at Lancaster University's Faculty of Health and Medicine (FHM), Department of Biomedical and Life Sciences. She leads research into cellular responses to DNA damage, focusing on UV-induced skin damage and DNA repair mechanisms in parasites. Her work combines mechanistic studies of repair pathways with clinical applications of cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) in medicine. She teaches modules on Cancer and Genetics, supervises student dissertations, and actively participates in external academic roles such as examining programs at the University of Warwick and Liverpool.
- Research Themes: DNA repair (BER/SSBR), UV radiation effects on skin cells, CAP-induced biological responses
- Lab Focus: Genome stability, DNA repair in parasites, skin cancer mechanisms
- Collaborations: Joint projects with Prof. Rob Short at Sheffield University on plasma medicine
- Outreach: Organizes STEM engagement events including the Furness STEM Show and Windermere Science Festival
Her research explores how environmental factors like heavy metals and UVA radiation impact DNA repair efficiency, with implications for cancer susceptibility and treatment efficacy. She investigates alternative DNA repair pathways in medically important parasites to uncover potential drug targets. Recent work includes studying CAP's antimicrobial and wound-healing properties through collaborations with engineering experts.
Teaching responsibilities include module leadership for BIOL353 Cancer and BIOL253 Genetics, incorporating lectures, workshops, and practical sessions. She supervises undergraduate and postgraduate research projects, fostering hands-on training in molecular biology and biochemistry techniques.
Grants and Projects: Active in securing funding for initiatives like plasma-activated hydrogel therapies and studies on dysfunctional HDL in cardiovascular disease. Recent activities include EPSRC equipment grants and NWCR summer studentships.
Labs/Teams: Member of the Cancer Biology and Genome Stability group, and Microbes, Pathogens and Immunity research cluster at Lancaster University.
