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Professor Oakey is the Dean of Doctoral Studies and leads the Epigenetics Laboratory at King’s College London, focusing on the roles of epigenetic mechanisms in developmental processes. With a D.Phil. from the University of Oxford and postdoctoral training at institutions such as Duke University and the University of Pennsylvania, she has held various faculty positions, ultimately becoming a full professor. Her research primarily investigates DNA methylation and its role in gene expression regulation across different contexts. Collaborating with colleagues globally, her work has significant clinical applications in areas such as fetal growth defects and neuro-endocrine tumors. Furthermore, she is passionate about providing open-access training opportunities for early-career researchers in digital health, having developed self-directed learning resources through initiatives like the King's Innovation Scholars Program and the KHP Digital Health Hub. Through her lab and leadership roles, she has fostered a multidisciplinary approach to epigenetic research and digital health, emphasizing the importance of innovative training in the biomedical field.
King's College London • London, UK
Leading the Epigenetics Laboratory and teaching various courses.
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