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Dr Susan Campbell is a Senior Lecturer in Biosciences at Sheffield Hallam University, affiliated with the School of Biosciences and Chemistry. She serves as the Postgraduate Research Tutor for the Biomolecular Sciences Research Centre and is a local ambassador for the Biochemical Society. Her academic journey includes a BA (Mod) in Microbiology from Trinity College Dublin and a PhD in molecular biology, followed by postdoctoral research at the University of Manchester. She has held her current position since 2013, focusing on protein synthesis regulation under stress and disease, particularly neurodegenerative conditions like Vanishing White Matter (VWM).
- Education:
- BA (Mod) in Microbiology, Trinity College Dublin
- PhD in Molecular Biology, Trinity College Dublin
- Postdoctoral Research, University of Manchester (lab of Dr. Mark Ashe)
- Research:
- Investigates eIF2B’s role in stress response and disease, including VWM mutations and glial cell dysfunction.
- Explores translational control mechanisms in yeast and human cells, funded by GOSH/Sparks.
- Teaching:
- Covers cell biology, biochemistry, and microscopy across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
- Delivers anatomy lectures to nursing students and oversees final-year research projects.
Research Interests
Her work centers on how protein localization regulates translation initiation during stress. Key areas include:
- Integrated Stress Response (ISR) pathways and eIF2B’s role in neurodegenerative diseases.
- Subcellular localization of eIF2B and its impact on disease mechanisms.
- Collaborative projects with Dr. Liz Allen on VWM diagnostics and therapeutic targets.
Publications & Grants
Recent publications highlight her contributions to translational control, bacterial pathogenesis, and ocular disease. Current grants include a GOSH/Sparks-funded project on VWM diagnostics. She collaborates with institutions like the University of Manchester and Sheffield Children’s Hospital.
Awards & Outreach
A Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, she co-organizes educational conferences and integrates science communication into curricula. Her funded projects include studies on student transitions to science degrees.
