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Frank Menke serves as Head of Proteomics at The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL) and holds the position of Honorary Associate Professor in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of East Anglia. His research focuses on plant-pathogen interactions, particularly examining molecular mechanisms of plant immunity and pathogen virulence strategies.
Dr. Menke's research interests span multiple areas of plant molecular biology and pathology. His work primarily investigates how plants defend against pathogens and how pathogens overcome these defenses at the molecular level. Key areas include plant immune signaling pathways, effector biology, proteomics approaches to study host-pathogen interactions, and the molecular basis of plant disease resistance. His laboratory employs advanced techniques in proteomics, molecular biology, and plant pathology to unravel complex host-pathogen relationships.
His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on plant immunity mechanisms, particularly examining NADPH oxidase regulation, receptor kinase signaling, and pathogen effector functions. The research shows consistent contributions to understanding plant defense systems against fungal and bacterial pathogens, with particular emphasis on rice blast disease and Phytophthora effectors.
Dr. Menke is actively involved in significant research projects including 'PIKOBODIES: Made-to-order plant disease resistance genes using receptor-nanobody fusions' (2023-2028), 'Characterization of a conserved structural and functional module in Phytophthora effectors' (2022-2025), and 'Investigating the role of the Sln1 turgor sensor kinase in the rice blast fungus Magnaporthe oryzae' (2022-2025), all funded by major research councils.
