Ryan Bevan Email & Phone Number

ProfileI am a postdoctoral Research Associate at the UK Dementia Research Institute at Cardiff University. My research expertise is focused on the neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative components of various brain conditions with a particular interest in the innate immune system in neuroinflammation and the protection of synapses. My current research assesses how specific Alzheimer’s disease (AD) risk genes influence the function of microglia and the pathology of Alzheimer’s disease. I have developed specialised polychromatic labelling techniques and high-resolution imaging. I have engaged in productive collaborations with both industrial and academic partners and having established my expertise in this area, I am aiming to secure independent funding to establish my own research group. My ambition is to become a leader in the field of neuroinflammation research.Research Skills and Techniques • Specialised polychromatic labelling neuronal/synaptic labelling • Immunofluorescence assays for neuronal and non-neuronal cells in brain tissue (human and mouse)• High-resolution and high-throughput fluorescent imaging pipelines (Leica/Zeiss)• Numerous quantitative 3D image analysis assays (IMARIS, FIJI, QuPath).• Microglial isolation and single-cell sequencing (wet lab, iCell8)• General molecular techniques (e.g. ELISA). • Home Office PIL holder.• Complex management of transgenic mouse models.• Collaboration with industry/academic partners. • Project and student management.

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  Swansea University

  Medical Biochemistry