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Dr. Morgan Beeby is an Associate Professor in Structural Biology at the Department of Life Sciences, Imperial College London, within the Faculty of Natural Sciences. He leads research into the molecular machinery of cells, employing electron cryo-tomography to visualize cellular processes at near-atomic resolution. As co-director of the MRes in Structural Biology, he oversees advanced training programs and maintains an active lab focused on microbial structural biology. His work integrates cutting-edge imaging techniques with phylogenetics and genetics to explore the assembly, function, and evolution of molecular machines like bacterial flagella and archaella.
Research interests include microbiology, biochemistry, and cell biology, with a focus on understanding how cellular components such as flagella, archaella, and secretion systems operate and evolve. His group investigates the structural basis of motility, protein interactions, and cellular processes in pathogens like Campylobacter jejuni and Staphylococcus aureus, leveraging cryo-ET and computational modeling.
Publications highlight advancements in flagellar motor structure, archaellum function, and the evolution of bacterial secretion systems. The lab’s methodologies include high-throughput cryo-tomography and subtomogram averaging to resolve complex macromolecular assemblies in situ. Collaborative efforts aim to bridge structural insights with functional genomics, particularly in environmental and medical microbiology contexts.
Dr. Beeby’s contributions extend to educational leadership through the MRes program and lab management. He actively disseminates findings via peer-reviewed journals and maintains a lab website for ongoing research updates. His work emphasizes translational applications in understanding microbial pathogenesis and structural biology’s role in advancing medical and environmental science.
