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Keith Matthews is a Professor of Parasite Biology at the University of Edinburgh. He has an extensive research background with a PhD from the University of Glasgow and postdoctoral fellowships at Yale University and the University of Manchester. His research focuses on African trypanosomes, which have a significant economic impact in sub-Saharan Africa, affecting both livestock and humans. His lab investigates how these parasites adapt to their environments, specifically how they change when preparing to enter the tsetse fly vector. Through integrating molecular cell biology and genetic approaches, Matthews and his team dissect the biology behind trypanosome transmission and virulence, revealing critical mechanisms such as quorum sensing and regulatory RNA mechanisms. Their findings have implications for global health, especially regarding diseases like malaria and leishmaniasis. Through his work, Matthews aims to provide insights that could lead to new therapies and diagnostic opportunities for protozoan pathogens.
University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh
Leads research on African trypanosomes and their biological adaptations.
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