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Richard Meek is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Southampton, focusing on eukaryotic glycobiology and the role of carbohydrate-active enzymes in biological processes. His research investigates the role of glycosylation in neurodegeneration, examining how irregular glycosylation patterns due to defective carbohydrate-processing enzymes contribute to disease progression. His work aims to enhance understanding of the fundamental biological interactions involved in disease, facilitating the development of chemical tools for therapeutic applications. Meek has a background in structural enzymology and chemical glycobiology, with an emphasis on how these fields can inform understanding of cell signaling pathways. He is currently involved in projects that explore the intersection of glycobiology and cell regulatory mechanisms, particularly in relation to stress responses and developmental processes. Meek holds a PhD from the University of Birmingham and has conducted research at key academic institutions, contributing to advances in understanding cellular mechanisms related to glycosylation abnormalities.
University of Southampton • Southampton, ENG, GB
Leading research on eukaryotic glycobiology and carbohydrate-active enzymes.
York Structural Biology Laboratories • York, ENG, GB
Focused on carbohydrate-processing enzymes related to neurodegenerative disorders.
University of Birmingham • Birmingham, ENG, GB
Investigated cell signaling pathways controlled by c-di-GMP in Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus.