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Viki Allan is a Professor of Cell Biology at the University of Manchester, specializing in microtubule motor proteins and their roles in cellular dynamics and disease. Her work bridges fundamental cell biology with pathological implications, particularly in neurodegeneration and cancer.
- Education: B.Sc. in Biochemistry and D.Phil. in Cell Biology from the University of York
- Postdoctoral training: European Molecular Biology Laboratory (Heidelberg), Ron Vale Lab (UCSF)
Her research investigates the regulation and function of molecular motors (dynein, kinesin) in membrane traffic, cell division, and neurodegenerative diseases. She pioneered cell-free systems to analyze motor-cargo interactions and discovered kinesin light chain isoforms' role in membrane specificity.
Recent publications focus on C. elegans models for vesicle transport, mathematical modeling of endosomal aging, and LINC complex in infertility. Her lab employs advanced microscopy and molecular techniques to study spatial-temporal coordination of cellular processes.
- Scientific Awards: Lister Institute Senior Research Fellow
Allan actively engages in teaching, delivering lectures on cell biology and designing practical courses for students. She contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals through Dementia@Manchester research.
