Ben Wagstaff

Ben Wagstaff is a Research Fellow specializing in Molecular Microbiology, with a focus on glycosylation enzymes, glycoconjugates, and archaeal biology. His work spans biochemical analysis of N-glycan synthesis pathways and rhamnose biosynthesis in microalgae.

• Department: Molecular Microbiology

Research Interests

Wagstaff's research centers on enzymatic mechanisms in glycoconjugate formation, including:

• Structural and functional analysis of archaeal N-glycan synthesis enzymes
• NDP-rhamnose biosynthesis pathways
• Rhamnosyltransferase activity in natural systems
• Fusion protein characterization in Prymnesium parvum
• Comparative analysis of glycosylation across domains of life

Publication Trends

His publications reveal expertise in:

• Enzymology of glycosylation (2019-2022)
• Evolutionary conservation of synthesis mechanisms (2022)
• Microalgal carbohydrate metabolism (2019)
• Review of rhamnosyltransferase applications (2021)

Collaborative Activities

Active in science communication through:

• Participation in 2020 Magnificent Microbes workshops
• Contributions to public engagement events
• Collaborations with international researchers on glycosylation studies