Dr. Thomas Preiss

Biography

Thomas Preiss is a Professor of RNA Biology at the Australian National University, where he also serves as the inaugural Director of the Shine-Dalgarno Centre for RNA Innovation. His academic journey began with studies in Chemistry at Philipps-Universität, Marburg, followed by a PhD in Molecular Biology at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. He completed a significant postdoctoral period at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory in Heidelberg and later became a laboratory head at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute in Sydney. He held joint appointments at the University of New South Wales before joining ANU. His research focuses on the mechanisms of eukaryotic mRNA translation and the regulation of gene expression by RNA-binding proteins and non-coding RNA. He has made substantial contributions to the field since initiating his research group and continues to explore the roles of mRNA and its associated factors in cellular processes. His work employs advanced technologies including RNA sequencing to elucidate the complex mechanisms of gene regulation and translational control. In addition to his research, Preiss supervises student projects in RNA biology, emphasizing the intersection of RNA function and cellular metabolism in health and disease.

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