Dr. Richard Timms

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Richard Timms leads a research team at the Cambridge Institute of Therapeutic Immunology & Infectious Disease (CITIID), focusing on cellular immune responses, immune regulation, and host defenses. His academic journey began with a PhD under Professor Paul Lehner, where he developed genetic screens utilizing haploid human cells to study viral E3 ubiquitin ligases. As a Sir Henry Wellcome Postdoctoral Fellow with Professor Steve Elledge at Harvard Medical School, he explored novel degradative pathways via Cullin-RING E3 ligases. His recent work utilizes genetic tools and CRISPR/Cas9 technology to identify novel genes involved in chromatin regulation, contributing significantly to the understanding of protein stability and virally induced processes in human cells. His work has implications in epigenetic silencing and immunopeptidomics, showcasing his commitment to advancements in therapeutic targets and cellular process understanding.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Leader

2015-01-01 — Present

Cambridge Institute of Therapeutic Immunology & Infectious Disease • Cambridge, UK

Lead a research group focused on cellular immune responses and genetic regulation in human cells.

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.