Projects per year
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Research Interests
Genetics, Epigenetics, Genomics, Transcriptomics, DNA Methylation, Bioinformatics, Kidney Disease, Renal Disease, Complex Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Healthy Ageing,
Teaching
- BMS2111 - Clinical Genetics, module co-ordinator (2024-Present)
- BMS1105 - Professional Skills for Scientists, mentor (2023-Present)
- BMS2102 - Professional Skills for Scientists, mentor (2023-Present)
- SCM8102 - Public Health Genetics Lecture (2021)
- SCM8095 - Genomics and Human Disease, designed and delivered several classes (2017-Present)
- BMS3112 - The Research Project, supervisor (2015-Present)
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Projects
- 2 Active
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R5299CPH: Innovative multi-omics approaches to improve detection, diagnosis and prognosis of medical conditions and complications arising from metabolic syndrome
Smyth, L. (PI), McKay, G. (CoI) & McKnight, A. J. (CoI)
20/03/2024 → …
Project: Research
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R1267CPH: Transforming Diabetic Kidney Disease Care: Harnessing Integrative Multi-Omics Analysis for Precision Diagnosis and Management
McKay, G. (PI), Hill, C. (CoI), McKnight, A. J. (CoI) & Smyth, L. (CoI)
14/11/2023 → …
Project: Research
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Epigenetic clocks relate to four age-related health outcomes similarly across three countries
Crimmins, E. M., Hernández, B., Potter, C., Kim, J. K., Higgings-Chen, A., Kenny, R. A., O'Halloran, A. M., Smyth, L., Hill, C., Fiorito, G., Faul, J. D., McKnight, A. J. & McCrory, C., 17 Mar 2025, (Early online date) In: Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences. glaf036.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Polygenic risk score impact visual function in healthy: the Northern Ireland Sensory Ageing study
Tang, F., Hogg, R. E., Higgins, B. E., Wright, D. M., Smyth, L. & Sivaprasad, S., 17 Feb 2025, (Early online date) In: Eye.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cohort profile: DNA methylation in the Northern Ireland Cohort for the Longitudinal Study of Ageing (NICOLA) – recruitment and participant characteristics
Potter, C., Hill, C., Smyth, L. J., Neville, C., Scott, A., Kee, F., McGuinness, B. & McKnight, A., 13 Sept 2024, In: BMJ Open. 14, 9, 8 p., e085652.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring accelerated ageing in diabetic kidney disease: Epigenetic clocks in UK-Ireland participants
Hill, C., Smyth, L. & McKnight, A. J., 17 May 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Genetic variants affecting mitochondrial function provide further insights for kidney disease
Cañadas-Garre, M., Baños-Jaime, B., Maqueda, J., Smyth, L. J., Cappa, R., Skelly, R., Hill, C., Brennan, E. P., Doyle, R., Godson, C., Maxwell, A. P. & McKnight, A. J., 10 Jun 2024, In: BMC Genomics. 25, 20 p., 576.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile2 Citations (Scopus)33 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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European Diabetic Nephropathy Study Group (EDNSG) Rising Star Award
Smyth, L. (Recipient), 26 May 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Finalist, Vice Chancellor's Research Culture Prize 2020
McKnight, A. J. (Recipient), Smyth, L. (Recipient), Cañadas Garre, M. (Recipient), McMullan, J. (Recipient), Kerr, K. (Recipient), Anderson, K. (Recipient), Bailie, C. (Recipient), Potter, C. (Recipient), Crowe, A. (Recipient), Watt, P. (Recipient) & Kilner, J. (Recipient), Dec 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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QUB Staff Excellence Awards: shortlisted for Making a Difference 2022 (awarded 2023)
McKnight, A. J. (Recipient), Kilner, J. (Recipient), Smyth, L. (Recipient), Hill, C. (Recipient) & Kerr, K. (Recipient), 17 Feb 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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QUB Staff Excellence Awards: shortlisted for Team of the Year 2019 (awarded 2020)
McKnight, A. J. (Recipient), Maxwell, P. (Recipient), Kee, F. (Recipient), Smyth, L. (Recipient), McMullan, J. (Recipient), Cañadas Garre, M. (Recipient), McAneney, H. (Recipient), Kilner, J. (Recipient), Wooster, C. (Recipient), Kerr, K. (Recipient), Crowe, A. (Recipient), Bailie, C. (Recipient), Anderson, K. (Recipient), Cappa, R. (Recipient) & Skelly, R. (Recipient), 07 Feb 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Recipient of a QUB staff recognition scheme (STAR) award
Smyth, L. (Recipient), Jul 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Kidney Canvas
Hill, C. (Organiser), McKnight, A. J. (Member of the organising committee), Noble, H. (Member of the organising committee), Forbes, T. (Member of the organising committee), Smyth, L. (Member of the organising committee), Wilson, A. (Member of the organising committee), Quinn, K. (Member of the organising committee), Gupta, Y. (Member of the organising committee), Abdelrahman, Z. (Member of the organising committee), Walsh, I. (Member of the organising committee), McKeaveney, C. (Member of the organising committee) & Coulter, T. (Member of the organising committee)
18 Feb 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in Festival/Exhibition
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My journey in exploring the dynamic world of epigenetics in diabetic kidney disease
Smyth, L. (Invited speaker)
26 May 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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My journey exploring the dynamic world of epigenetics in diabetic kidney disease
Smyth, L. (Invited speaker)
26 May 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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The Future of Kidney Research is STEAM Powered - Public Engagement Event
Hill, C. (Organiser), Kerr, K. (Organiser), Smyth, L. (Organiser), Wilson, A. (Organiser), McKnight, A. J. (Organiser), Noble, H. (Organiser), Carswell, C. (Speaker) & Maxwell, P. (Speaker)
20 Feb 2022Activity: Other activity types › Other