Affiliation: University of Glasgow, School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences

Before joining the University of Glasgow, Dr. Lathan completed her doctoral studies at the University of California, Davis, followed by post-doctoral research at Institut Pasteur in Paris, France. With a focus on translational 'omics,' her work spans the genetic and clinical mechanics of the disease, leading to molecular discoveries in viral susceptibility, salmonellosis, and kidney ischemia-reperfusion injury. 

Dr. Lathan’s career trajectory led to the United Kingdom, with a research position at the School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences. Here, she collaborates with esteemed medical experts Drs. Marc Clancy and Patrick Mark and teams at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. She mentors both research and clinical students, supported by a prestigious Fellowship award from the Chief Scientist Office/Kidney Research UK. Her current focus is on the role of adipose-derived regenerative cells in kidney transplant rehabilitation.