Shane McInally

Shane McInally is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology & Biotechnology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). His research focuses on understanding the molecular and physical mechanisms that regulate the size and scaling of cellular structures with cell geometry. He employs theoretical and quantitative approaches to study cytoskeletal networks, particularly in parasites like Giardia lamblia.

Education includes a BS from the University of California, Riverside (2009), an MPH from UC Berkeley (2013), and a PhD from UC Davis (2019). He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Brandeis University in the Biology and Physics Departments (2023).

Research interests span cell biology, biophysics, and parasitology, with a focus on cytoskeletal structure regulation, flagellar length control, and Giardia pathogenesis. His lab integrates genetic tools, quantitative modeling, and microscopy to uncover design principles governing subcellular organization.

His work has explored topics like actin cable dynamics in yeast, microtubule organelles in Giardia, and antimalarial drug development through Plasmodium tubulin studies. The McInally Lab aims to bridge theoretical insights with biological systems to advance understanding of cellular architecture.