My research group focuses upon DNA replication, replication stress and replication-associated DNA damage and repair. The aim of our work is to understand how these processes take place within the context of the nucleus in healthy cells, and in ageing-related disease such as cancer and progeroid syndromes.

We are currently optimising methods to directly extract and analyse components of the nuclear membrane through nuclei isolation and extraction with co-polymers.

I have experience of working with a wide range of techniques for studying the dynamics of DNA replication. Such techniques include immunofluorescence microscopy, chromatin isolation, DNA fibres, replication foci formation, alkaline gel electrophoresis, affinity chromatography and cell viability assays.

For an overview of my publications, please visit: ‪Rebecca M Jones‬ - ‪Google Scholar‬

I am keen to collaborate, so please get in touch if you are interested ([email protected]).

Current lab members

Antonio Borriello - PhD student - funded by Muscular Dystrophy UK

Past lab members

Dr Olivia Hawkins - Post-doctoral researcher - funded by the Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence (AIME).

Anika Khan - Summer studentship - funded by the Royal Society.

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, University of Birmingham, 2023.

Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, University of Birmingham, 2018.

PhD Biochemistry, University of Sheffield, 2010.

BSc (Hons) Biochemistry, Lancaster University, 2006.

2024 – date: Lecturer in School of Biosciences, Aston University.

2016 – 2024: Senior post doctoral researcher, University of Birmingham with Prof Aga Gambus.

2010 – 2016: Post doctoral researcher, University of Birmingham with Prof Eva Petermann.