Dr. Alexandra Davies

Biography

Alexandra Davies is a Lecturer in Cell Biology at the University of Manchester, specializing in the mechanisms of rare neurological disorders caused by defects in protein trafficking. Her expertise lies in using advanced mass spectrometry-based proteomics and microscopy techniques to study cellular models of disease, particularly those derived from stem cell-derived neurons. With a background in Genetics from the University of Glasgow, she developed a strong interest in the molecular mechanisms linking genetic mutations to cellular dysfunction in neurodegenerative diseases. Alexandra completed her PhD at the University of Cambridge where her research on vesicle adaptor AP-4 and its role in autophagy received recognition, supported by an EMBO Short Term Fellowship at the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry. Her ongoing research program at the University of Manchester aims to translate basic cell biology findings into diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for rare disease patients, further supported by a Springboard Award from the Academy of Medical Sciences in 2024. She actively collaborates with various research groups and contributes to numerous projects focusing on cellular dynamics and compartmentalization.

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