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Megan McEvoy is a Professor at both the Institute for Society and Genetics and the Molecular, Cell, and Integrative Biology (MIMG) department within the College of Letters and Science at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Her research focuses on metal ion homeostasis in bacteria, particularly how pathogenic microorganisms regulate essential but toxic metals like copper, silver, and nickel. This work has critical implications for understanding antibiotic resistance and developing new biocidal strategies. The lab employs multidisciplinary approaches spanning structural biology, molecular genetics, and biochemical analysis.
Over her career, Dr. McEvoy has secured significant research funding through NIH grants including R01GM079192 (mechanisms of copper/silver resistance) and T34 training grants for biomedical research education. Her publications demonstrate expertise in efflux pump mechanisms, metal sensing, and protein structure-function relationships in metal homeostasis systems.
Her work has been cited across multiple journals including Journal of Biological Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Current projects examine metal toxicity in conflict zones, cross-resistance mechanisms, and structural characterization of metalloproteins like CusF and CopG.
Dr. McEvoy's laboratory (Boyer Hall 302) investigates metallochaperone interactions and transport protein dynamics. She contributes to graduate education through training programs like the Bioscience Scholars Program and MARC U*STAR initiatives.
