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Meredith Morris is an Associate Professor in the Department of Genetics and Biochemistry at Clemson University, affiliated with the College of Science. Her research focuses on understanding the cellular mechanisms of pathogenic protozoans like African trypanosomes (Trypanosoma brucei) and free-living amoebae (e.g., Naegleria fowleri), with an emphasis on glucose metabolism, glycosome biogenesis, and nutrient sensing. She leads the Morris Labs, which collaborate on NIH-funded projects through Clemson's Eukaryotic Pathogen Innovation Center (EPIC).
Dr. Morris’s work aims to identify therapeutic targets by elucidating how these parasites regulate metabolic pathways and respond to environmental changes. She has developed innovative methods, such as FRET flow cytometry, for high-throughput screening of metabolic inhibitors. Her lab also emphasizes outreach through CU INVESTors, a program bringing STEM education to underprivileged middle school students.
- Research Themes: Glycosome dynamics, glucose sensing, pathogen virulence, enzyme inhibition.
- Awards: Excellence in Teaching Award, College of Science (2017).
Her lab collaborates across disciplines, integrating cell biology, genetics, and biochemistry to combat diseases caused by neglected pathogens. Key projects include studying AMP-kinase signaling in trypanosomes and developing genetic tools for Naegleria fowleri research.
