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Dr. Liz Morris is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biosciences at Durham University, specializing in structural biology and virology. Her research focuses on understanding viral replication mechanisms, particularly enzyme interactions and druggable interfaces. She holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Nottingham (2008–2012), followed by postdoctoral work at the University of Edinburgh and the Francis Crick Institute.
Education:
- Bachelor of Natural Sciences (Chemistry) from the University of Cambridge, 2008.
- PhD in Chemistry from the University of Nottingham, 2012.
Research Interests: Structural biology, biophysics, viral replication mechanisms, enzyme catalysis, protein-nucleotide interactions, and antiviral drug discovery. Her lab uses structural biology and biophysical techniques to study how human pathogenic viruses exploit host machinery for replication.
Publications: Recent work includes structural studies of SAMHD1 (an anti-viral enzyme), HIV restriction mechanisms, and transposon integration. Her research bridges fundamental biology with translational applications in drug development.
Advising: Supervises multiple PhD and MSc students (e.g., Benjamin Kelly, Jemima Willoughby, Lauren Jordan) focusing on virology and structural biology. No grants or awards explicitly listed in the provided text.
Labs/Teams: Leads a lab at Durham University investigating viral replication and host-pathogen interactions, employing cutting-edge structural biology tools.
