Abigail Lay

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Overview

BHF Accelerator Fellow and KRUK Fellow in the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences at The University of Manchester.

Research interests

We are interested in understanding the molecular drivers of diabetic vascular disease (specifically diabetic kidney disease), with the ultimate goal of identifying novel therapeutic targets.

Our research combines data from laboratory model systems (e.g., human cells) and computational methods focused on integrating molecular data from human kidney with large-scale population studies. 

Qualifications

  • 2015 - PhD University of Bristol
  • 2011 - BSc (1st Class Hons) University of Leeds

Biography

Abigail graduated from the University of Leeds in 2011 with a BSc in Microbiology with Immunology. She undertook her PhD at the University of Bristol under the supervision of Professor Richard Coward and Professor Gavin Welsh, which was awarded in 2015.

In 2021, Abigail was awarded a BHF Accelerator Fellowship from The University of Manchester to continue her research on the mechanisms underlying diabetic vascular disease and subsequently a Kidney Research UK Fellowship in 2022.

Memberships of committees and professional bodies

Editorial Board
BMC Nephrology

Memberships
UKKA - Laboratory Science Committee

European Diabetic Nephropathy Study Group
Society for Endocrinology UK
Kidney Research UK Alumni
American Society of Nephrology

My group

Current

Dr Abigail C Lay
KRUK 
Research Fellow

Dr David Scannali
Research Associate

Ms Nancy A Smart
PhD Student

Past lab members
Dr Matthew Sinton Research Associate
Ms Hongmin Li MSc Student

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

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):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being

External positions

Honorary Research Fellow, University of Bristol

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