Lab members

Delia is from Caserta, Italy, and she completed her PhD at the Institute NeuroMyoGene in Lyon, France.  During this time, her research focused on investigating the role of epigenetic modifiers lysine demethylases (LSD1 and PHF2) during muscle stem cell fate transition. During her postdoc,  she will be focusing on identifying novel regulators of glucose transporter GLUT4 trafficking in skeletal muscle cells. Outside the lab, you can find her in the gym or watching true crime documentaries. 

Dilip is from Kerala, India, and he completed his PhD at the Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology,Delhi.  His research focused on the regulation of lipid metabolism in macrophages, where he identified a novel mechanism for triglyceride utilization via lysosomal piece-meal eating. For his postdoc, Dilip aims to leverage his expertise in cell biology and microscopy to explore the deregulation of GLUT4 trafficking in insulin resistance and hyperglycaemia. Outside the lab, he enjoys both playing and watching badminton and cricket.

Meghna completed her undergraduate in Biochemistry followed by masters in  Biomedical Research from the University of Delhi, India. She also worked as a Clinical Research Coordinator on a collaborative project between the All India Institute of Medical Sciences and the Indian Institute of Technology. She is a Cambridge Trust International Scholar, working on identifying novel regulators of β3-Adrenergic signalling in adipocytes using dynamic subcellular proteomics.

Outside the lab, she enjoys photography, hiking, and jumping into as many societies as she can for a good time!

Beth completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Exeter, including a placement year in the Genomic Sciences Department at GSK. During this time, she developed an interest in genetic regulation of diseases. For her PhD, she will be focusing on the genetic regulation of insulin resistance, combining both computational and wet lab approaches. Outside of her research, Beth enjoys experimenting with baking (with occasional success) and running.

After her undergraduate studies at the University of Bristol, Ellie completed her masters degree in biochemistry at the Freie Universität Berlin. During this time, she also worked as a technical assistant, which sparked her interest in intracellular membrane trafficking and microscopy. For her PhD, Ellie is working on a collaborative project using cell biology assays, high content imaging and screening technologies to investigate GLUT4 and its mislocalization in type 2 diabetes. Outside of the lab, she enjoys cooking and crocheting.

Min completed her undergrad and master’s degree in Biochemistry at University College London. She then continued her master’s research as a research assistant, investigating the impact of islet amyloid polypeptide (IAPP) aggregation on islet β-cells. For her PhD, Min will be investigating the signalling and regulation of endosomal GLUT4 trafficking. Outside the lab, she enjoys staying active through strength training and tennis.

Leontina completed her undergrad in Biomedical Science at University College London and has gained experience in both academic and industry research settings. During her MPhil, she will be investigating how AKT regulates insulin-stimulated GLUT4 translocation in adipocytes. Outside of the lab, she enjoys crocheting, one of the few activities where mistakes are less costly than in the lab!