DrLaura Collopy

Dr Laura Collopy is a Senior Teaching Fellow in the Faculty of Medicine for the MSc Genomic Medicine. She leads the modules Fundamentals of Human Genetics and Genomics, Genomics of Common and Rare Inherited Diseases and Ethical, Legal and Social Issues in Applied Genomics, whilst teaching across the rest of the course and being involved in curriculum development, assessment and student support. Dr Collopy is recognised as a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, affirming her excellence in curriculum design and educational delivery. 

Dr Collopy’s research background is rooted in molecular genetics, with a strong focus on telomere biology, rare genetic disorders, and cancer genomics. She holds a PhD in Molecular Genetics and has worked extensively on the molecular mechanisms underlying inherited bone marrow failure syndromes and predisposition to haematological malignancies. Dr Collopy’s work integrates next-generation sequencing, functional genomics, and molecular cell biology to better understand the genetic and molecular basis of disease. Her publications have advanced knowledge of how rare, inherited mutations contribute to genome instability and disease susceptibility.

Dr Collopy founded Imperial College's 'Understanding Inclusivity' group, which hosts speakers from around the UK with expertise in promiting inclusivity in higher education. She also conducts her own research about the experience of neurodivergent students at Imperial College. Laura acts as a personal tutor, supporting students both academically and personally during the course of the degree.