Sarah Lummis

Sarah Lummis is a Fellow at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the School of Biological Sciences. Her research focuses on neurotransmitter receptors, including ligand-gated ion channels, Cys-loop receptors, and 5-HT3 receptors. She investigates these proteins, which are critical for rapid signal transmission at neuronal synapses. Dysfunctional Cys-loop receptors are linked to various neurological disorders, and they are targets for several therapeutic drugs. Her work employs techniques such as molecular biology, fluorescent imaging, electrophysiology, and ligand binding.