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Dr. Simon Young is an Associate Lecturer in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology and Virology/Microbiology at the School of Biology, University of St Andrews. His research focuses on lipid metabolism in parasites, particularly Trypanosoma brucei (the causative agent of Human African Sleeping Sickness), and drug discovery for neglected tropical diseases. He leads Wellcome Trust-funded projects targeting novel antiparasitic drug candidates. His work integrates molecular biology, microbiology, and parasitology to understand parasite survival mechanisms and develop therapeutic strategies.
Research interests include the role of lipid metabolism in parasitic diseases, host-parasite interactions, and the development of combination therapies for antibiotic-resistant pathogens. Notable contributions include studies on adipose tissue as a reservoir for Trypanosoma brucei and investigations into β-lactam therapies for Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections.
Dr. Young has collaborated with institutions like the University of Edinburgh on tsetse fly symbiont research and has authored over 15 peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Cell Host & Microbe and Molecular Microbiology. His research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by addressing global health challenges through innovative drug discovery approaches.
