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Sarah Langley

Dr Sarah Langley

Lecturer

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Available for postgraduate supervision
School of Biosciences

Overview


We use a combination of high-throughput omics data to study dysregulated transcriptional and translational processes in human disease. There are three broad areas of investigation - disease mechanisms, pharmaco -genomics and -transcriptomics, and computational methods development.

Disease mechanisms

To investigate disease mechanisms and dysregulated molecular processes, we utilize large scale omics datasets – primarily DNA- and RNA-sequencing and mass spectrometry proteomics –coupled with cutting edge analytical techniques. By integrating these different omics datasets in systems-level approach, we aim to interrogate the role that molecular processes play in the development and progression of human disease.

Pharmaco-genomics and -transcriptomics

We investigate the interactions between molecular phenotypes and small molecule/drug perturbations through the use of genetic-drug response association studies and large-scale transcriptomic screens. By elucidating these interactions, our goal is to understand the effect of genetic backgrounds on drug response in diseases with current treatment options as well as to identify putative compounds for repurposing efforts for those diseases with poor or no therapeutic options.


Computational Methods Development

We also develop computational methodologies and pipelines for elucidating insight into large biological datasets. The selection of these methodologies for development is determined by the biological questions of interest and our current ability to answer them. This involves a combination of statistics, programming, machine learning and the use of high-performance computing resources.

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Biography

Education
  • PhD, Statistical Genetics and Bioinformatics, Imperial College London, 2008 - 2012
  • MSc, Bioinformatics and Theoretical Systems Biology, Imperial College London, 2007 - 2008
  • BA, Physics and Mathematical Sciences, Colby College, 2003 - 2007
Previous Positions
  • Nanyang Assistant Professor of Computational Biology, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University Singapore, 2019 - 2023
  • Senior Research Fellow, Duke-NUS Medical School Singapore, 2015 - 2018
  • Postdoctoral Research Associate, Imperial College London, 2014 - 2015
  • Postdoctoral Research Associate, King's College London, 2012 - 2014

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