Dr. Tracy Briggs

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Tracy Briggs is a Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Manchester and an Honorary Consultant at The Manchester Centre for Genomic Medicine. With a PhD completed in June 2012 under a Wellcome Trust Clinical Fellowship, her research focuses on rare Mendelian disorders, particularly Spondyloenchondrodysplasia (SPENCD) and immuno-osseous dysplasia linked to lupus. After extensive training, including work at the University of Washington, she has continued to investigate autoinflammatory genetic disorders, emphasizing the role of type interferons. She has secured significant funding from various organizations, including NIHR and the Medical Research Foundation. Dr. Briggs has act as an academic leader by mentoring PhD students and participating actively in public engagement on genetic research. She is also involved in multiple professional committees and has received numerous prestigious awards for her research and contributions to medicine.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Clinical Lecturer

2018-11-01 — Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, England

Leading clinical and translational research on autoinflammatory autoimmune genetic disorders.

Awards

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Emerging Leaders Prize

2017-01-01
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Alan Emery Prize

2011-01-01
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Distinguished Achievement Medal

2011-01-01

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
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
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.