Larry Simpson

Larry Simpson is a researcher affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA Health), focusing on the molecular biology of kinetoplastid protozoa, particularly Trypanosoma and Leishmania tarentolae. His work has centered on mitochondrial genome dynamics, RNA editing, and kinetoplast DNA (kDNA) structure.

• Key research areas: RNA editing, kinetoplast DNA, Uridine modifications, and mitochondrial ribosomes in parasitic protozoa.
• Recent publications span both his core parasitology research and clinical topics like acute kidney injury and postmenopausal well-being.

His laboratory has produced foundational studies on RNA editing mechanisms, including the role of guide RNAs, terminal uridylyltransferases (TUTases), and editosome complexes. The 15 most recent articles highlight his expertise in molecular parasitology and collaborative clinical studies.

The articles demonstrate a sustained focus on:

• Trypanosome mitochondrial RNA processing (2015–2020)
• RNA editing enzyme characterization (TUTases, RNA ligases)
• Structural analysis of kinetoplast DNA networks
• Clinical studies on acute kidney injury and maternal health (2020–2024)