Dr. Adam Byron

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Adam Byron is a Lecturer in Bioscience at the University of Manchester, where he is a member of the Manchester Cell-Matrix Centre. He completed his PhD in Biochemistry at the University of Manchester, focusing on cell adhesion in the laboratory of Professor Martin Humphries. His research encompasses cellular interactions and mechanosensing within the tumor microenvironment, employing advanced methodologies including proteomics and bioinformatics to understand cancer cell behavior. He has previously held postdoctoral positions at the University of Edinburgh, where he employed integrated 'omic approaches to study cell adhesion proteins in cancer contexts. Byron has received multiple awards including the Early Career Investigator Award from the British Society for Proteome Research and was recognized with Chartered Biologist status by the Royal Society of Biology.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, GB

Lecturer in the field of Bioscience, focusing on cell adhesion and cancer biology.

Research Fellow

2018-01-01 — 2022-01-01

University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh, GB

Conducted interdisciplinary research on cancer cell adhesion using proteomic approaches.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

2013-01-01 — 2018-01-01

University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh, GB

Developed methodologies for isolating and analyzing integrin adhesion complexes.

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
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  • Personal statement
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  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.