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Dr Tim Davies is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biosciences at Durham University. His research focuses on understanding how cell identity influences cytokinesis mechanisms in Caenorhabditis elegans. He investigates cell division dynamics using live-cell fluorescence microscopy and genetic tools to study molecular pathways governing cytokinesis. His work highlights cell-type-specific variations, particularly in embryonic cells, and explores cytoskeletal structures such as microtubule organization and septin/anillin regulation.
Research interests include C. elegans development, cytoskeletal dynamics, and molecular mechanisms underlying cell division. Davies employs advanced techniques like FLIRT thermogenetics and upconversion nanoparticles for precise subcellular manipulation. His studies bridge basic developmental biology with clinical insights into division-related disorders.
Publications span cytokinesis regulation, germ-cell division, and autophagy in neurodegeneration. He supervises multiple PhD and MSc students, guiding research into cell polarity, asymmetric division, and muscle development. Davies’ lab emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, combining genetics, microscopy, and biochemistry to unravel fundamental biological processes.
