Isabel Pires

Isabel Pires

I am a Lecturer in Cancer Biology and PI in DCS, where I lead the Tumour Hypoxia Biology group. My research focuses on tumour hypoxia biology and other aspects of the biophysical tumour microenvironment and their exploitation for therapeutic benefit. I am also the Social Responsibility (SR) lead for DCS and lead the Radiobiology unit for the Medical Physics in Cancer Radiation Therapy MSc amongst other teaching responsibilities.  

I have worked in both research intensive (UoM, CRUK-MI, University of Oxford) as well as more teaching focused (lecturer and SL at University of Hull for 10 years) institutions, so have experience of a wide array of contexts in UK academia, and of L&T in HE. I am also interested in ECR mentoring and support, maintaining a healthy work-life balance in the context of the demands of academia, and addressing the specific challenges for women in academia, at all levels. I am originally from Portugal, moved to the UK over 23 years ago, and am now a dual citizen. 

Mentoring areas: 

• Working in other UK universities (both research intensive or more L&T focused) 

• Moving positions mid-career 

• Balancing research demands in a more teaching intensive university 

• Developing a teaching portfolio in preparation for your 1st independent position 

• Pastoral care and team support 

• Adjusting to an academic career in the UK from those moving from abroad (EU)