Natalie Al-Otaibi

Natalie Al-Otaibi holds the position of Postdoctoral Researcher at the School of Natural Sciences. Her research focuses on structural biology and bacterial macromolecular assemblies, particularly the structure and assembly of bacterial flagella. She earned a PhD in 2021 and an MBiolSci in 2017, both from The University of Sheffield.

Her work employs cutting-edge techniques such as cryo-electron microscopy to investigate flagellar biogenesis and bacterial mechanisms. Key research themes include flagellar cap dynamics, filament elongation, and the molecular basis of flagellar motor function. Recent studies explore the impact of genetic factors and environmental conditions on flagellation patterns and biofilm formation.

Al-Otaibi’s publications highlight contributions to understanding protein incorporation in flagella, nutrient-dependent biofilm regulation, and structural insights into bacterial systems. She has co-authored discussions on cryo-EM sample preparation and correlative microscopy techniques, underscoring methodological advancements in structural biology.