

Professor Gillian M. Griffiths
FMedSci, FRS
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I am a cell biologist and immunologist who has focused on understanding the fundamental cell biological mechanisms that drive cytotoxic T cell killing. I find scientific research endlessly fascinating and have always been intrigued by the parallels between seemingly disparate biological systems such as the immune synapse and primary cilia.
Beyond the lab, I enjoy bird watching and cycling in remote parts of Scotland.

Claire Ma, MB PhD BChir
I am a Clinical Lecturer in Respirator Medicine and respiratory registrar. I am interested in the mechanisms of T cell activation by stimuli of differing strengths. I use single-cell methods including mass cytometry (Cytof) and single-cell RNA sequencing.

Yukako Asano, PhD
When the Cytolytic T Lymphocytes (CTLs) encounter and attack target cells, their front-rear cell polarity change as revealed by distribution change of cell organelles. I’m interested in this cell polarity regulation and the function of CTLs. My approach is mainly visualising the cell organelles and cytoskeletal proteins through live-cell imaging.

Martin Limback-Stokin, BA
I am a MB/PhD student, currently in the second year of my PhD. I am interested in identifying novel regulators controlling cytotoxic T lymphocyte killing. I will work on understanding the role of RNA transport for CTL killing. To do this I plan to use several techniques, including CRISPR gene editing and live cell imaging.
“Apart from sciencing”, I spend my time playing ice hockey.

Gurpreet Dhaliwal, MBio
I am an Infection and Immunity PhD student in my 3rd year. I am in interested in immunotherapy, specifically in understanding how CAR-T cells kill their targets. Outside the lab, I enjoy writing, cooking and the gym!

Megan Glover, BSc
I joined the Griffiths Lab in 2024 as a Research Assistant. My role involves lab managing tasks and assisting in the projects carried out by the rest of the team.
As well as my passion for science, I love music, travelling and dogs!