Personal profile
Biography
I am a technician demonstrator in Life Sciences at UON, supporting the biology research labs. I manage health and safety, training and equipment within the labs as well as supporting research projects and funding applications.
I gained my PhD at the University of Leicester in the study of genetics, circadian biology, evolution and entomology. I have a varied research history which includes industrial and academic research into cancer diagnostics, immunology, neuroscience, genomics, development, botany and parasitology.
Research Interests
My research interests cover a range of fields including, but not limited to:
- Neuroscience and behaviour
- Neurodegenerative diseases
- Genetics
- Cancer biology
- Cell biology
- Entomology
- Evolution
I am currently supporting research projects studying cancer, Ataxia and Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy.
Other Responsibilities
I sit on the University's Technicians Commitment Steering group with a focus on supporting Technical staff to maximise their potential and get the appropriate recognition and personal development.
I sit on the Steering Group for NAIF (the Northampton Advanced Imaging Facility) as we try to establish it as a standalone facility.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Genetic Analyses of Circadian and Seasonal Phenotypes in Drosophila, University of Leicester
28 Sept 2009 → 1 Dec 2013
Award Date: 1 Apr 2014
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Master, Biology and Control of Parasites and Disease Vectors, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
1 Jul 2006 → 1 Jul 2007
Award Date: 12 Dec 2007
Bachelor, Biology and Criminology (Dual Hons.), Keele University
28 Sept 2002 → 7 Jul 2005
Award Date: 7 Jul 2005
Keywords
- QH426 Genetics
- QH301 Biology
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Research output
- 2 Article
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Duchenne muscular dystrophy gene product expression is associated with survival in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
Jones, L., Divakar, S., Collins, L., Hamarneh, W., Ameerally, P., Anthony, K. & Machado, L., 28 Mar 2025, In: Scientific Reports. 15, 1, 12 p., 10754 (2025).Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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Partial loss of MCU mitigates pathology in vivo across a diverse range of neurodegenerative disease models
Twyning, M. J., Tufi, R., Gleeson, T. P., Kolodziej, K. M., Campesan, S., Terriente-Felix, A., Collins, L., Lazzari, F. D., Giorgini, F. & Whitworth, A., 17 Jan 2024, In: Cell Reports. 43, 2, 17 p., 113681.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
- 2 Conference Presentation
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Introducing the Northampton Advanced Imaging Facility (NAIF): a new hub for flow cytometry and advanced imaging
Collins, L. (Author), Divakar, S. (Author), Machado, L. (Author) & Anthony, K. (Author)
1 Apr 2025Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Conference Presentation › Knowledge Exchange
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An Introduction to NAIF
Collins, L. (Author)
25 Jun 2024Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Conference Presentation › Research