Taranjit Singh Rai

Taranjit Singh Rai is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Medicine, University of Ulster, specializing in epigenetics, chromatin dynamics, and molecular biology. His research intersects with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to health and longevity.

• University: University of Ulster
• Rank: Senior Lecturer

Research Interests

Rai's work focuses on:

• Epigenetic regulation in cellular senescence
• Histone chaperone complexes (HIRA)
• Chromatin landscape in tumor suppression
• Immunity against viral DNA via histone deposition
• Molecular mechanisms of oncogenes

Scientific Awards

• Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE), 2024
• Distinguished Collaborative Education Excellence Fellowship, 2023

Publications

His 15 most recent articles (5 detailed here) explore chromatin modifications, HIRA complex interactions, and roles in anti-viral immunity and cancer biology. Key trends include:

• Epigenetic stability in senescent cells
• Histone variants in immune response
• MLL1's role in senescence-associated secretory phenotypes