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Dr Helen Barton

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Molecular Biologist

h.barton@university.edu · +44 1865 270000 · Oxford
orcid.org/0000-0002-1825

Profile

Research scientist in molecular biology focusing on gene expression regulation and epigenetics. Author of 34 peer-reviewed publications with over 1,200 citations (h-index 18). Principal investigator on two research grants and head of an eight-person research group. I am actively involved in teaching and supervising doctoral students.

Education

Ph.D. Molecular Biology2008 – 2013
University of Cambridge

Dissertation awarded the dean's prize.

MSc Biochemistry2003 – 2008
University College London

Academic Experience

Associate Professor, Lab Head2016 – present
Department of Biology

I lead a research group focused on gene expression.

  • Secured a research grant of £600k
  • Lead a group of 8 researchers and doctoral students
  • Regular teaching of molecular biology
Postdoctoral Researcher2013 – 2016
Max Planck Institute

Research on epigenetic mechanisms in an international team.

  • Published 6 articles in high-impact journals
  • Established long-term international collaborations

Selected Publications

Gene expression regulation in B-lymphocytes
Nature Communications, 2022
Epigenetic mechanisms of cell differentiation
Cell Reports, 2020
DNA methylation in tumour cells
EMBO Journal, 2018

Methods

CRISPR/Cas9
NGS sequencing
Bioinformatics