Alecia-Jane Twigger

Alecia-Jane Twigger is a Fellow at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the School of Biological Sciences. Her research focuses on omics analysis, biosynthesis pathways, mammary gland biology, and lactation. Twigger's group investigates the mechanisms underlying breastfeeding and its impact on maternal and child health, aiming to develop models for lactation support. Her work involves techniques such as scRNA-sequencing, organoid culture, and bioinformatics. She collaborates on areas including lipidomics, metabolomics, and artificial intelligence.

Alecia-Jane Twigger is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Cambridge, focusing on mammary gland development, lactation, mammary stem cells, and breastfeeding. Her research explores the biological and molecular mechanisms underlying breast milk composition and its potential therapeutic applications. Twigger's work includes analyzing transcriptional changes in the mammary gland during lactation, investigating the role of stem cells in breast milk, and mapping cellular shifts in the adult human breast. Her studies also examine the relationship between gene expression in breast milk and maternal-infant characteristics. Through single-cell sequencing and integrated 'omics approaches, she contributes to understanding the functional roles of mammary cells and their implications for health and disease.