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Professor Kenn Gerdes at Newcastle University is a leading researcher in molecular microbiology, focusing on bacterial persistence mechanisms, toxin-antitoxin systems, and cell division regulation. His work bridges biochemistry, genetics, and systems biology.
Key research areas include:
- RNA cleavage and translation inhibition by toxin-antitoxin modules
- Role of (p)ppGpp in bacterial dormancy
- Dynamics of plasmid segregation via ParA/ParB systems
- Structural analysis of bacterial cell division proteins
His publications highlight collaborations with researchers like Dr. Kristoffer Winther, Dr. Etienne Maisonneuve, and Dr. Andrew Fenton. Articles span topics such as VapC toxin function, HipA-mediated persistence, and ParA ATPase dynamics, reflecting interdisciplinary contributions to bacterial physiology and antibiotic resistance.
He has mentored numerous postgraduate researchers, including Dr. Kristoffer Winther and Dr. Etienne Maisonneuve, who co-authored studies on RNA interferases and plasmid segregation.
