Dr. Samira Lakhal Littleton

Biography

Samira Lakhal-Littleton is a Professor of Cell Physiology and a Tutorial Fellow in Medicine at Brasenose College, University of Oxford. She completed her Doctorate in Molecular Medicine at the University of Oxford in 2007 and has since been a postdoctoral researcher under Sir Professor Peter Ratcliffe. Her work investigates the mechanisms of iron homeostasis, particularly in relation to Hypoxia Inducible Factors (HIFs). With a focus on translational science, she has made significant contributions to understanding how iron physiology interacts with various organ systems under different physiological conditions such as hypoxia and inflammation. Lakhal-Littleton has received substantial funding for her research, including a £2 million Senior Research Fellowship from the Medical Research Council. She is actively involved in various research groups and committees, advocating for innovative approaches to improve clinical practices associated with iron deficiency, especially in patients with cardiovascular issues. Additionally, she teaches preclinical students in Principles of Physiology and supervises graduate research projects in Biomedical Sciences and related disciplines. Her leadership roles extend to supervising clinical trials and being a member of international expert panels in iron research.

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