Stephen Roberts

Dr. Stephen Roberts is a Lecturer in Membrane Transport at Lancaster University's Department of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine. His research applies electrophysiological and molecular techniques to study ion transport mechanisms in fungal and mammalian cells, with emphasis on anion efflux, calcium signaling, and transmembrane voltage dynamics. Collaborations span Physics and Engineering departments at Lancaster and Warwick universities.

Research interests focus on membrane biophysics, particularly the identification of novel drug targets through ion channel characterization. Recent work involves statistical modeling of multi-ion conduction mechanisms and the physical basis of ion selectivity.

Key projects include investigations into ionic Coulomb blockade oscillations (2015-2018) and NIH-funded studies on endothelial modeling in cardiovascular physiology. Research employs fungal/yeast models and mammalian expression systems (CHO/HEK cells).

No formal advising or award information is documented. Lab activities emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to membrane biophysics.