Personal Statement
Niall obtained his undergraduate Biochemistry degree at the University of Dundee, before completing his PhD at the University of Glasgow. Following 2 postdoctoral fellowships (University of Dundee, UK and University of Michigan, USA) he gained an Independent Research Establishment Scheme (IRES) Fellowship in the Medical School at Newcastle University. Niall moved to the University of Liverpool in late 2019 as part of the Department of Biochemistry in the Institute of Integrative Biology. The focus of his research is to understand how hypoxic tumour cells preferentially translate protective proteins to survive and thrive in low oxygen. In addition to his research Niall teaches on a number of undergraduate degree programmes.

Research Overview
Hypoxia signalling is crucial in normal physiological function as it orchestrates adaptive responses to low oxygen levels, promoting the activation of key pathways that regulate cellular metabolism and ensure tissue survival. Conversely, its dysregulation of is implicated in various diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular disorders, and neurodegenerative conditions, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target for mitigating pathological processes. Our work is aimed at defining hypoxia-dependent signalling pathways to uncover new biomarkers and drug targets for human disease.