Federico Rojas Martinez

Dr. Federico Rojas Martinez is Lecturer in Infection Biology at Lancaster University, researching molecular mechanisms of trypanosome differentiation. His work examines ubiquitin-like modifications (including neddylation and ufmylation) regulating developmental transitions in Trypanosoma brucei parasites.

Current projects include a long-term study of neddylation in trypanosome biology (2024-2029) and protein ufmylation mechanisms. Recent publication demonstrates SUMO chain depolymerization's role in slender-to-stumpy differentiation in bloodstream parasites.

Public engagement includes Campus in the City science outreach activities. Research contributes to understanding evolutionarily distinct human pathogens.