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Michelle Meyer is a Professor and Associate Chair in the Biology Department at Boston College. Her research focuses on understanding the roles and evolution of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) in bacteria, combining computational and experimental approaches. She investigates how ncRNAs regulate gene expression, impact organismal fitness, and evolve across diverse bacterial species. Her work integrates genomics, transcriptomics, and high-throughput experimental techniques.
Education:
- Ph.D., California Institute of Technology
- B.S./B.A., Rice University
Research Interests:
- Computational biology
- Non-coding RNA discovery and validation
- Molecular evolution
- RNA structure and function
- Bacterial gene regulation
Recent Research Trends: Her publications emphasize RNA regulatory networks in pathogens like Streptococcus pneumoniae, co-evolution of ribosomal proteins and RNAs, and applications of graphene-based biosensors for viral detection. Key findings include the role of ncRNAs in bacterial virulence and fitness under stress conditions.
Awards:
- 2022 Zuckerkandl Prize (2023)
- 2021 Zuckerkandl Prize (2022)
Advising & Grants: Supervises a multidisciplinary team of graduate students, postdocs, and undergrads. Alumni include researchers at Stanford University and UMass Chan Medical School. Collaborates with the Burch Lab on biosensor technology.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Meyer Lab at Boston College, focusing on RNA evolution and function in bacteria. Active in developing computational tools for ncRNA discovery and validation.
