Na Yan

Na Yan is a Visiting Professor affiliated with the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science at Queen Mary University of London. Her research focuses on biochemical pathways in parasitic organisms, particularly trypanosomes and nematodes, with emphasis on thiol metabolism, polyamine biosynthesis, and drug mechanisms. She has contributed significantly to understanding antioxidant systems and enzyme function in protozoan parasites.

Key research interests include: (1) Trypanothione metabolism and its role in parasite survival, (2) Mechanisms of drug action targeting parasitic enzymes, (3) Genetic manipulation of parasites to study virulence factors, and (4) Comparative metabolic studies across different parasitic species.

Her publications span 1995 to 2024, demonstrating sustained contributions to parasitology and enzymology. Notable work includes validation of laboratory safety protocols for Trypanosoma cruzi and characterization of peroxiredoxin in plant-parasitic nematodes.