Alice Rothnie is a Reader in Biochemistry at Aston University, UK, affiliated with the School of Biosciences and the College of Health and Life Sciences. She leads the Biosciences Research Group (BRG) and is part of the Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence. Her expertise spans membrane protein research, including ABC transporters, ion channels, and GPCRs, with a focus on developing the SMALP technology for protein purification and structural analysis. She has held academic positions at Aston University since 2010, progressing from Lecturer to Senior Lecturer before becoming a Reader in 2023. Dr. Rothnie holds a DPhil in Biochemistry from the University of Oxford and a Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Practice in Higher Education. Her research has been recognized through awards like the CIHR Post-doctoral Fellowship (2006). She collaborates extensively with academia and industry, contributing to over 49 peer-reviewed publications and 11 datasets. Her research interests emphasize understanding membrane protein function in health and disease, with applications in drug discovery. Key projects include elucidating ABC transporter mechanisms and advancing SMA polymer-based purification techniques. She teaches modules like Biomolecules, Molecular Metabolism, and Cell Membranes, and is Programme Director for the BSc Biochemistry program. Rothnie’s work bridges fundamental science and clinical applications, with ongoing grants and collaborations in membrane biology. She actively participates in professional bodies like the Biochemical Society and The Protein Society, and organizes conferences such as the UK Workshop on Membrane Proteins.
