Michael Reese

Michael Reese is a Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where he has been since joining in 2013. He holds a B.S. in Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry from Yale University (1998) and a Ph.D. in Biophysics from UCSF (2006), with postdoctoral training at Stanford University under John Boothroyd. His research focuses on understanding how the parasite Toxoplasma gondii manipulates host cell signaling networks, employing techniques from genetics, cell biology, biophysics, and structural biology. Key areas include pseudokinase function, host-pathogen interactions, and parasite virulence mechanisms.

Education:

• B.S., Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry, Yale University, 1998
• Ph.D., Biophysics, University of California, San Francisco, 2006

Research Interests:

Dr. Reese's lab investigates Toxoplasma gondii's strategies to hijack host cellular machinery, particularly focusing on pseudokinases, membrane dynamics, and immune evasion. Recent work highlights the role of MAPK pathways and protein kinase signaling in parasite survival and pathogenesis. His studies integrate structural biology with functional genomics to uncover novel antiparasitic targets.

Labs/Teams:

Reese Lab at UT Southwestern focuses on cutting-edge research into parasitic mechanisms, with active projects on Toxoplasma's molecular biology and host interactions. The lab maintains a website dedicated to their research findings and resources.