Meet the Team

Priya Crosby - Group Leader

Hailing from Norwich originally, I undertook my PhD at the  MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology under the supervision of John O'Neill, where I focussed on the role of cellular metabolism in regulating circadian timekeeping. I then became a postdoctoral fellow in the lab of Carrie Partch at the University of California, Santa Cruz, where I predominantly worked on the structure and function of proteins that regulate cellular circadian rhythms. I started as a Chancellor's Fellow in August 2024

If I could only eat one food for the rest of my life, it would be: bread, of all varieties

If I could have a super power I would choose: omniligualism. Or failing that, I guess a Babel fish would do.

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Hannah Coveney - Wellcome iCM PhD Student
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Originally from Wiltshire, I studied my integrated masters in Biochemistry at the University of Manchester. I’m currently carrying out my PhD at the University of Edinburgh. My research focuses on the role of GSK3b in regulating circadian rhythms.

If I could only eat one food for the rest of my life, it would be: cheese (of all kinds!)
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​If I could have a super power, I would choose: teleportation (so I can skip my commute!)

Yuxin Hong - Research Assistant

Originally from China, I just completed a one-year Master’s in Drug Discovery and Translational Biology at the University of Edinburgh. My research focuses on the regulation of circadian phase by casein kinase 1 (CK1).

If I could only eat one food for the rest of my life, it would be: Dumplings (all fillings welcome).
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If I could have any super power, it would be: full-brain access like in Lucy — instant learning, cellular regeneration, telekinesis, multilingual fluency.

Karn Ratchakitprakarn - MSc Biochemistry student

I’m from a southern province of Thailand, where the beaches are emerald and magnifique. I’m currently doing a Master’s in Biochemistry at the University of Edinburgh. At the moment, I’m trying to learn more about circadian rhythm-related proteins to better understand how organisms entrain their internal clocks. Outside of my studies, I’m a football and TCG enthusiast who loves spending time on the islands, whether just chilling or doing water sports.

If I could only eat one food for the rest of my life, it would be: Sushi (especially Maguro and Ikura toppings).

If I could have any superpower, it would be : Temporal Omnipresence — In an alternate reality or parallel universe, I would want to experience both the decisions I made and the paths I did not take, so I would not have to live with regret or keep wondering, “What if?” Still, making decisions and sacrifices is part of how we grow as human beings!

Florian Hof - Postdoctoral Fellow

Originally I am from a small town in Germany between Cologne and Mainz. I did my bachelor's in biotechnology at the UAS Bingen and continued my journey with a Master of Science in Molecular Biosciences in Frankfurt, Germany. My research focus then shifted towards biochemically investigating the molecular circadian clock in the lab of Eva Wolf at University of Mainz, where I graduated with a PhD in 2025. 

If I could only eat one food for the rest of my life, it would be: Pizza. 

If I could have one superpower, it would be: Flying. It makes exploring the world easier and cheaper.