PhD student

Possawee Prasertsuk

Email:

pp538@medschl.cam.ac.uk

About me

Educational Background:

I have been inspired to study life sciences because of my scientific curiosity about molecular mechanisms that govern cellular processes in both physiological and pathological conditions. I initially studied for a BSc in Chemistry, Mahidol University, Thailand (2014-2018) and then learned more about stem cell biology and gene therapy (MSc in Novel Therapies, Imperial College London, 2019-2020). This led me to pursue PhD study at the Institute of Metabolic Science at the University of Cambridge, which I started in 2021.

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Research Interests

My PhD research focuses on elucidating the molecular mechanisms that orchestrate brown adipocyte differentiation in humans. Specifically, I aim to identify targetable signalling pathways that can be modulated to enhance human brown adipogenesis. I am particularly inspired by this project because of its strong translational potential to extend human metabolic healthspan and contribute to the development of new cures for metabolic conditions in the near future.