Dr. Margaret Ashcroft

Professor

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Biography

Margaret Ashcroft's research focuses on the key cellular mechanisms involved in oxygen sensing and hypoxia signalling in mammalian cells. With a particular emphasis on the hypoxia inducible factor (HIF) family of transcription factors, her work investigates their roles in diseases such as cancer, renal disease, and cardiovascular disease. The Ashcroft laboratory aims to evaluate known and novel regulators of hypoxia/HIF signalling, especially the connection between mitochondria and cellular oxygen-sensing machinery. The research also delves into the cellular mechanisms that regulate hypoxia/HIF signalling in mammalian cells, linking these processes to various diseases. Additionally, Ashcroft's team seeks to identify and develop strategies to exploit hypoxia/HIF signalling for therapeutic purposes.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.