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Cromore Road, Coleraine Campus
BT52 1SA Coleraine
United Kingdom
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My research interests lie in investigating epigenetic regulation in normal development and disease e.g. osteoarthritis and hypertension.
We have a particular focus on the role of DNA methyltransferase enzymes in carrying out faithful transmission of the DNA methylation pattern and their contribution to onset and pathology of disease.
Additionally we are also investigating the influence of environmental factors such as nutrients and xenobiotics on DNA methylation maintenance and reprogramming.
Teaching interests
Diane obtained a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Practice and has been a Fellow of the Higher Education Authority since 2008.She designed and leads the innovative online Postgraduate Diploma Stem Cell Biology programme which was developed with BBSRC Modular Training for Industry funding. For full details of this course see our prospectus page.
Administrative roles
Chairperson for the Royal Society of Biology (2017-2019), N. Ireland Branch
Chair of the judging panel of the Undergraduate Awards Life Sciences section
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Chairperson, Royal Society of Biology NI Branch
2017 → 2019
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review