Srinivas Garlapati

Srinivas Garlapati is an Assistant Professor of Biology at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, affiliated with the College of Arts, Education, and Sciences. His work focuses on molecular parasitology and translation mechanisms in protozoan parasites.

• University of Louisiana at Monroe
• College of Arts, Education, and Sciences
• Biology Department

Dr. Garlapati's research investigates the molecular basis of translation initiation in Giardia lamblia, a waterborne parasite causing giardiasis. His lab explores RNA structures and parasite-specific drug targets to address treatment challenges.

His publications span RNA biology, parasitology, and virology, with a focus on Giardia and Leishmania species. Notable projects include characterizing internal ribosome entry sites and heat shock protein regulation.

• Faculty of 1000 recommendation (2002, 2001)
• Louisiana Board of Regents and LBRN-NIH funding

Dr. Garlapati teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in microbiology, immunology, and bacterial pathogenesis. His lab has mentored undergraduate researchers like Jim Chou.