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Melissa Webby is a Career Development Fellow at the University of Warwick, specializing in the biochemical mechanisms of Gram-negative bacteria. Her research focuses on understanding how these bacteria construct and maintain their protective cell envelopes, which are crucial for their resistance to environmental threats. This work aims to uncover molecular targets for new antibiotic development. Melissa employs a multidisciplinary approach that includes protein biochemistry, molecular biology, fluorescence labeling, live-cell imaging, cryo-electron tomography, and single particle cryo-Electron Microscopy. Her research also emphasizes the dynamics of envelope assembly and protein-protein interactions, contributing valuable insights to the field of microbiology. She collaborates with various interdisciplinary labs to enhance her studies in bacterial cell biology, integrating expertise from structural biology, biophysics, and computational modeling. Melissa is keen on mentoring enthusiastic students, offering opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate research projects within her laboratory.
University of Warwick • Coventry
Research focused position investigating bacterial cell envelope construction and antibiotic resistance mechanisms.
University of Oxford • Oxford
Conducted research on the biochemistry of Gram-negative bacteria and their mechanisms of drug resistance.
Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.