Inaugural professorial lecture:
'Sparks: From Infinity to Genomics', by Professor Úna Fairbrother
In this lecture Professor Úna Fairbrother will discuss her experiences and scientific work and explore the sparks that ignited a life-long draw to science - with some funny episodes along the way, learning from experience, mistakes and parenthood. After nearly 20 years at London Met she has been awarded a Professorship, but is this just the beginning? This is mainly a story in pictures and thoughts.
Professor Úna Fairbrother BSc, PGCE, PhD, is Deputy Dean for Academic Development and Professor in Molecular Genomics at London Metropolitan University.
As a senior academic leader, she is engaged in lecturing and research, investigating complex genetic conditions such as diabetes/obesity and how telomere length can be utilised as a biomarker for stress and a predictor for age related disease, and embedding research into the curriculum. Her leadership roles have allowed her to use creativity and experience to promote and ensure research-led education for students and training for academic research staff.
Before joining London Metropolitan University in 2006, Prof. Fairbrother studied at Kings College London and University College London, before carrying out doctoral research in Genetics and Genomics in UCL, at The Institute of Child Health, and at Imperial College London. Initially trained in biochemistry, she developed an interest in molecular biology, genetics and genomics, now specifically applied to human complex disease. She leads a research theme area on Aging and Disease within London Met's Centre for Health and Life Sciences Research.
This event will be taking place in person only, in room TM3-03, Roding Building (Yellow Zone), Holloway Rd campus.
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