Jorge Amich Elias

Jorge Amich Elias is an Honorary Lecturer (Teaching & Research) at the University of Manchester, affiliated with the Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomics. His research focuses on fungal metabolism, particularly in Aspergillus fumigatus, exploring virulence traits, antifungal targets, and sulfur metabolism's role in pathogenicity. He has pioneered studies on persulfidation's impact on fungal virulence and host defense, and investigates microbial interactions in co-infections.

Key projects include leadership in the Manchester Fungal Infection Group (MFIG), active since 2013, addressing Aspergillus infections. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and innovation.

Research outputs span 27 articles, including recent studies on zebrafish fin regeneration and antifungal drug targets. He actively reviews for journals like Frontiers in Microbiology and participates in academic events, such as the Manchester Science Festival and invited talks on antifungal drug development.