Professor Stephen Royle

Supervisor Details

Contact Details

Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick

Scientific Background

Research Interests

The Royle lab researches cell biology at the molecular level. We are interested in two processes fundamental to eukaryotic cellular life: membrane trafficking and cell division. We take a quantitative approach to cell biology using advanced imaging methods and developing new molecular tools to understand how cellular function. Our goal is to understand membrane traffic and cell division in human cells and to use this knowledge to understand normal cell physiology and development, as well as disease states.

Scientific Inspiration

Discoveries are made by pushing boundaries and taking chances. Ironically, many scientists are very conservative and risk-averse! I’m inspired by those who dare to be different: the fearless experimentalists and the challengers of the status quo.

Research Groups

Royle Lab

Centre for Mechanochemical Cell Biology (CMCB)

Supervision Style

In three words or phrases: Collaborative, supportive and detail-oriented.

Provision of Training

You will have access to everything you need to make a success of your PhD. For experimental methods, training is done between members of my research group and I can assist with troubleshooting. Microscopy specialists will train you to use our fancy microscopes. We’re here to help you to become the best you can be.

Progression Monitoring and Management

I am here to help you, but it is your responsibility to make a success of your project. You need to own it.

Communication

We communicate using Mattermost and I’m always happy to discuss science (or anything!) with lab members. I work a lot outside of regular work hours. I may send you a message the moment I think of something, but there is no pressure for you to respond until you are next at work.

PhD Students can expect scheduled meetings with me at least once per week. These meetings will be face-to-face, and I am usually contactable for an instant response on every working day.

Working Patterns

Work in my lab requires being present on site (be it in a laboratory or at a field site) during the core hours of 10:00 - 16:00 (or a subset if working part time).

Notice Period for Feedback

I need at least 1 week’s notice to provide feedback on written work of up to 5000 words.

MIBTP Project Details

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BBSRC Research Themes:

Sustainable Agriculture and Food (Animal Health and Welfare,Microbial Food Safety,Plant and Crop Science)
Renewable Resources and Clean Growth (Bio-energy,Industrial Biotechnology)
Understanding the Rules of Life (Immunology,Microbiology,Neuroscience and Behaviour,Plant Science,Soil Science,Stem Cells,Structural Biology,Systems Biology)
Integrated Understanding of Health (Ageing,Diet and Health,Pharmaceuticals,Regenerative Biology)

Project Outline

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