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Dr. Steven D. Quinn is a Senior Lecturer in Biophysics at the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology, University of York. He leads the Biological Nanosystems Laboratory and holds an Alzheimer's Research UK Fellowship. His career spans postdoctoral research at the University of Glasgow, a Lindemann Trust Fellowship at MIT, and academic roles at York since 2017.
- 2022–present: Senior Lecturer, University of York
- 2017–2022: Lecturer in Biophysics, University of York
- 2016–2017: Lindemann Trust Fellow, MIT
- 2013–2016: Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Glasgow
- 2010–2013: PhD, University of St. Andrews
- 2009–2010: MSc, University of Oxford
Dr. Quinn's research bridges biochemistry and advanced microscopy, focusing on single-molecule investigations of biological processes. His work utilizes single-molecule fluorescence microscopy, time-correlated single photon counting, and optical trapping to study protein self-assembly, membrane dynamics, and disease mechanisms. Particular emphasis is placed on Alzheimer's disease through biomarker detection and amyloid-beta aggregation analysis.
Recent publications highlight his expertise in single-molecule FRET for studying RNA pseudoknots in SARS-CoV-2, photonic biosensors for Alzheimer's diagnostics, and detergent-induced membrane remodeling in lipid vesicles. Collaborations with institutions like MIT and interdisciplinary projects demonstrate his commitment to translational biophysics.
- Lindemann Trust Fellowship (2016)
- Alzheimer's Research UK Fellowship
- EPSRC-funded instrumentation development
Dr. Quinn supervises undergraduate research projects and coordinates biophysics modules. He actively contributes to ethical review and careers guidance within the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology.
