Peter Preiser

Peter Preiser is a Professor in the School of Biological Sciences at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. He leads the Peter Preiser Lab, focusing on malaria parasite biology, drug discovery, and diagnostic tool development. His research spans molecular mechanisms of Plasmodium falciparum invasion, host-parasite interactions, and antimalarial drug targets. Notably, his work includes developing rapid point-of-care assays for SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies and studying transcriptional regulation in malaria parasites.

Research interests include parasite genetics, RNA epigenetics, and translational medicine. His lab investigates tRNA modifications, cohesin-mediated gene repression, and antiviral strategies against SARS-CoV-2. Recent studies highlight contributions to understanding Plasmodium's immune evasion tactics and drug resistance mechanisms.

Publications emphasize molecular biology techniques and diagnostic innovations. Awards: None explicitly listed. Advises PhD students Ang Jing Wen, Jonathan Ong, Kirthana Radhakrishnan, and Amanda Leow. Collaborates on grants involving malaria proteomics and vaccine efficacy. Lab members include senior researchers and project officers working on diverse projects from drug screening to field diagnostics.