Dr Nikki Copeland

Senior Lecturer in Biomedicine/Director of Studies Biomedical Science

Research Overview

My research aims to understand how DNA is replicated in mammalian cells. Each cell division requires the precise copying of the genome, failure to regulate this process leads to mutation and chromosome abnormalities that are associated with cancer.

The key research aims are to better understand the replication licensing and initiation process of DNA replication. Use of cell-based and cell-free DNA replication techniques provide powerful tools to monitor key regulatory steps in this process. The long term goal is to identify differences between regulation of DNA replication in cancerous cells and normal tissues, to identify new therapeutic targets.

UKRI EastBio DTP/DLA (External organisation)
Member of Advisory Panel

Vilnius University (Lithuania)
Visiting an external academic institution

Brain Tumour Northwest BTNW (External organisation)
Membership of committee

NorthWestBio DTP/DLA (External organisation)
Membership of committee

MSc Cellular medicine
Examination

Stimuli-responsive materials for drug delivery
Oral presentation

MRC Proximity to Discovery Project Evaluation Interviews
Types of Business and Community - Hosting of external, non-academic visitor

Meeting with NeuSensors
Types of Business and Community - Hosting of external, non-academic visitor

North West Cancer Research Fund (External organisation)
Membership of committee

  • Cancer Biology and Genome Stability