Charles Graham Clark

C. Graham Clark is a Professor in Molecular Parasitology at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), affiliated with the Faculty of Infectious and Tropical Diseases and the Department of Pathogen Molecular Biology. He has held roles such as Associate Dean of Education for Quality (2014–present) and Taught Course Director (2009–2016). His research focuses on molecular parasitology, including genome structure in organisms like Entamoeba and Naegleria gruberi.

Education:

• B.Sc. with 1st Class Honours in Zoology (1980), University of Edinburgh, supervised by Dr. Adrian Bird (Ashworth Prize recipient)
• Ph.D. in Molecular Parasitology (1989), The Rockefeller University, New York, supervised by Prof. George A.M. Cross

Research Interests:

Clark’s work centers on understanding parasite biology at the molecular level, particularly in pathogenic organisms. His studies have explored genome organization, gene expression mechanisms, and evolutionary aspects of parasitic protozoa. This includes foundational research on Entamoeba histolytica and Naegleria gruberi, contributing to insights into infectious disease mechanisms.

Awards:

• Ashworth Prize in Zoology (1980), awarded for his undergraduate thesis on DNA methylation in plants.

Administration and Teaching:

In addition to research, Clark has led academic governance roles, overseeing educational standards and collaborative programs at LSHTM. He has also directed taught courses, shaping curriculum development in tropical medicine and parasitology.

Labs and Collaborations:

Clark maintains a research group focused on molecular parasitology, with ties to the Entamoeba research community. His work has involved international collaborations, including time at the NIH’s Laboratory of Parasitic Diseases (1989–1995).