MS Innovations for Proteoform-Level Analysis With Neil Kelleher

Rhianna-lily graduated from the University of East Anglia with a BSc in biomedicine and completed her MSc by Research in microbiology at the Quadram Institute Bioscience in 2023. Her research primarily focused on the gut microbiome in pregnant women throughout gestation. During her MSc, she developed a passion for science communication and later joined Technology Networks as a Science Writer and Editor, where she works with the news team to cover the latest breaking news and produce Teach Me in 10 videos.

Neil Kelleher, PhD, is a Professor at Northwestern University, holding appointments in Molecular Biosciences, Chemistry, and Medicine. A pioneer of top-down proteomics, his research focuses on mass spectrometry, natural product discovery, and cancer biology. He leads the Human Proteoform Project, a global effort to catalogue human proteins and accelerate disease research and drug development. Kelleher earned his PhD from Cornell University and completed postdoctoral work at Harvard Medical School. He has authored over 300 publications and founded the Consortium for Top-Down Proteomics.

Laura holds a BSc in Zoology from Queen Mary University of London, an MSc in Palaeoanthropology from UCL, and a PhD in Environmental Sciences from Royal Holloway, University of London. Her academic journey has been fueled by a broad interest in the life sciences and a passion for making complex science accessible to diverse audiences. Before joining Technology Networks in 2025, she gained experience across several areas of science communication, including e-learning, external communications, and science writing. Her work has focused on translating technical research into engaging, understandable content tailored for both specialist and general audiences. As a Scientific Content Producer for custom video content at Technology Networks, Laura is particularly interested in bridging the gap between scientific discovery and public engagement through creative storytelling. Her work aims to support scientific literacy while highlighting the real-world impact of research and innovation.