Research project

Determining the role of the metabolome on amyloid deposition in proteinopathies

Research groups:

Institute for Life Sciences

Neuroscience

Molecular and Cellular Biosciences

Lead researcher:

Doctor Phil Williamson

Status:

Active

Project overview

This project will establish if changes in the metabolic profile within the brain can influence the folding and pathological properties of protein aggregates formed in proteinopathies. (IfLS - Interdisciplinary Science Award)

Staff

Lead researcher

Doctor Phil Williamson

Associate Professor

Research interests

Molecular processes underpinning neurodegenerative disease
Structure and function of cell membranes

Connect with Phil

Email: p.t.williamson@soton.ac.uk

Collaborating research institutes, centres and groups

Molecular and Cellular Biosciences

We explore how molecular interactions between proteins and small molecules, defined at atomic resolution, govern biochemical output and in turn control cell behaviour.

Neuroscience

We work on national and global priorities of health and well-being, underpinning research in neuroscience, and age-related neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s.