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Dr. Andrew Tuplin is an Associate Professor in the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Leeds, Faculty of Biological Sciences. His research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of RNA structure in arboviruses such as Chikungunya, Dengue, and Zika viruses. He leads an active research group investigating dynamic RNA switches, RNA-protein interactions, and the role of non-coding RNAs in viral replication.
- BSc, University of Edinburgh
- PhD, University of Edinburgh
- Research Fellow, CEH Oxford
- Research Fellow, University of Warwick
- Senior Research Fellow, University of Warwick
His research interests include RNA structure, viral replication and translation, host-virus interactions, and the development of novel antiviral therapeutics. His lab employs cutting-edge techniques such as SHAPE-MaP, CryoEM, genomics, and quantitative proteomics to study RNA dynamics in real time during infection.
The recent publications from his group highlight a strong focus on RNA structural modeling in Chikungunya virus, revealing functional RNA elements that regulate the viral life cycle. These studies contribute to broader efforts in understanding RNA virus pathogenesis and identifying new drug targets.
Dr. Tuplin's research is supported by major funding bodies including the MRC, BBSRC, and The Royal Society.
- MRC
- BBSRC
- The Royal Society
He actively supervises PhD students and welcomes applications from self-funded or scholarship-supported postgraduate researchers. His group includes postdoctoral researchers, research technicians, and several PhD candidates working on RNA structure, virus-host interactions, and antiviral strategies.
Dr. Tuplin is affiliated with key research centers including the Astbury Centre for Structural Molecular Biology and contributes to postgraduate education as the SMCB Admissions Tutor and Program Lead for BiolSci and BioEnt.
