Research Poster: Investigating BACE1 as a Novel Regulator of Lipid in Cardiometabolic Disease
My research investigated the Enzyme BACE1, which is thought to act as a brake on our body's ability to burn fat. By Manipulating BACE1 we may be able to alter the energy-burning potential of fat cells, Providing a novel way of treating obesity, heart disease, and metabolic conditions.
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I am currently studying an undergraduate degree in Neuroscience at the University of Leeds. I have a particular interest in Neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease
Over the past few years I've contributed to healthcare environments through volunteering in a variety of settings including an NHS hospital and non-profit Hospice. This work has inspired my long term goal of a career in either Medicine or Clinical Science.
Over the summer I will be carrying out a research project under the supervision of Dr Amanda MacCannell Investigating whether we can reliable manipulate fat cells into burning energy instead of storing it as fat, this would offer a genuinely novel approach to treating obesity, heart disease, and metabolic conditions.
