معرفی
Ross Waller is a researcher at the Department of Biochemistry, University of Cambridge, focusing on the molecular evolution and cell biology of protists, particularly within the Alveolata infrakingdom. His work spans apicomplexan parasites (Plasmodium, Toxoplasma), dinoflagellate symbionts, and ciliates, investigating their subcellular organization, endosymbiotic partnerships, and genomic adaptations. His research provides critical insights into eukaryotic evolution and parasitism.
Key research areas include:
- Adaptations in apicomplexan parasites for host exploitation
- Molecular processes of endosymbiont establishment
- Chromatin management in dinoflagellates without histones
- Cell biological innovations in coral-associated dinoflagellates
Recent publications highlight advancements in understanding plastid evolution, secretory organelle dynamics, and metabolic adaptations across parasitic and symbiotic protists. The Waller Group is actively recruiting interns and researchers interested in experimental cell biology of marine protists.
