Dr. Viki Allan

Biography

Viki Allan is a Professor of Cell Biology at the University of Manchester, where she has established a laboratory focused on the study of microtubule motors and their roles in health and disease. With a background in Biochemistry (B.Sc.) and a D.Phil. in Cell Biology obtained from the University of York, she has held prestigious positions at European Molecular Biology Laboratory and the University of California, San Francisco. In 1994, she joined the University of Manchester as a Senior Research Fellow and progressed to a lectureship and then a professorship. Her research examines the regulation and function of microtubule motor proteins in cells, particularly how their dysfunction can contribute to various diseases, including neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. Her work employs advanced microscopy and cell-free systems to study cell dynamics and the movements of organelles, aiming to unravel the mechanisms of motor protein function and their implications for cellular health and disease. Viki is committed to teaching and engages students through critical coursework and practical laboratory experiences that hone their research skills in cell biology.

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