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Moritz Treeck is a Visiting Scientist at the Francis Crick Institute with a focus on the malaria parasite and its invasion mechanisms. Born in Hamburg, Germany, Moritz initially pursued law before realizing his passion for science, leading to a career in biology. His academic journey began with a PhD at Bernhard-Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine where he researched protein trafficking in red blood cells infected by malaria. He later moved to Stanford University to work with John Boothroyd on the parasite Toxoplasma gondii while gaining expertise in quantitative mass-spectrometry. In 2014, he returned to Europe to establish his own lab at the MRC National Institute for Medical Research, which became part of the Francis Crick Institute in 2015. Moritz advocates for collaborative scientific efforts and thrives in the vibrant research community fostered by the Crick Institute and its partner universities.
Francis Crick Institute • London, UK
Leading research on malaria and parasite biology.
The Francis Crick Institute does not have traditional 'departments' but operates via interdisciplinary research groups. Candidates apply to the 'Crick PhD Programme' and select specific research topics or labs (e.g., Cell Biology, Immunology, Cancer Research) that align with the listed department names. Students register with one of three partner universities: UCL, King's College London, or Imperial College London.