Kyrie Dickson

Kyrie Dickson is a Research Associate in Infectious Disease Ecology at the University of Glasgow. Her work focuses on the genomic organization and evolutionary dynamics of parasitic organisms, particularly Trypanosoma cruzi, the causative agent of Chagas disease.

• Email: Kyrie.Dickson@glasgow.ac.uk
• Pronouns: She/her/hers

Research Focus: Dr. Dickson's research explores how genomic instability in T. cruzi drives adaptive innovation in parasite transmission, diagnosis, and treatment. This work intersects parasitology, evolutionary genetics, and molecular ecology.

Publications: Her recent article in Trends in Parasitology (2025) investigates the relationship between genome disorganization and pathogenicity in Trypanosoma cruzi, with implications for disease control strategies.

Grants: Currently funded by the Scottish Funding Council (2024-2025) for research on T. cruzi sequestration in skin tissues and its impact on Chagas disease epidemiology.