Rowan Casey

(they/them)

MBiochem

Research

Thesis

Investigating nutritional amino acid regulation of antiviral immunity in kidney transplant patients

Funding sources

Current:

• Investigating nutritional amino acid regulation of antiviral immunity in kidney transplant patients, Kidney Research UK: PhD Grant

Historical:

• Investigating the role of Nogo-B in virus-induced inflammation, University of York: York Futures Scholarship

• A role for the HSV1 UL13 protein kinase in regulating the interferon response, Microbiology Society: Harry Smith Vacation Studentship

Biography

Honours and awards

• Microbiology Society Early Career Summer Conference 'Best Science' Poster Prize, sponsored by Access Microbiology
• AdvanceHE Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence 2022
• Blackboard Catalyst Award for Inclusive Education 2021

Professional memberships

• Microbiology Society
• British Society for Immunology
• British Society for Cell Biology
• Biochemical Soceity

Speaking engagements

• Microbiology Society Early Career Summer Conference Talk
• Microbiology Society Annual Conference 2023 Session Co-Chair

Committees and reviewing

Current:

• Microbiology Society Early Career Forum and Virology Division Elected Representative
• Microbiology Society Members' Panel Representative

Historical:

• Microbiology Society Shadowing Scheme

Supervisors

Ian Humphreys

Professor of Viral Pathogenesis and Lead Co-Director of Systems Immunity Research Institute