Dr. Chris Sibley

Professor

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Biography

Chris Sibley is a Sir Henry Dale Fellow in the Institute of Quantitative Biology, Biochemistry & Biotechnology at the University of Edinburgh. His research group focuses on understanding RNA-regulated central nervous system health and disease using a range of wet and dry-lab techniques. This includes the integration of single-nuclei RNA sequencing to analyze transcriptome-wide changes in RNA metabolism using clinically relevant post-mortem brain tissue and human induced pluripotent stem cell models. He has conducted extensive research on neural cell dysfunction and aims to identify new disease mechanisms and therapeutic targets related to neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative diseases, including ALS and autism. Sibley also plays an active role in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, overseeing various courses related to gene expression and RNA processing. His involvement in international workshops emphasizes his commitment to advancing the field of neuroscience through both research and education.

Research Interests

Experience

Sir Henry Dale Fellow

2019-01-01 — Present

University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh, UK

Leading research in RNA metabolism and its implications for neurological diseases.

Post-doctoral Fellow

2011-01-01 — 2013-01-01

MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology • Cambridge, UK

Conducted research on molecular biology techniques.

Post-doctoral Fellow

2013-01-01 — 2014-01-01

UCL Institute of Neurology • London, UK

Focused on RNA metabolism in neurological contexts.

Visiting Research Fellow

2014-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Department of Pathology, Melbourne University • Melbourne, Australia

Engaged in collaborative research projects.

Edmond Lily Safra Fellow

2015-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Imperial College London • London, UK

Established and led a research group in RNA biology.

Requirements for University of Edinburgh

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.25
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
Undergraduate degree in business, management, or related subject
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