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We study how organisms respond to their environment, focusing on molecular mechanisms used by fungi. We collect and analyze genome-scale datasets to understand how fungi dynamically reorganize their RNA and protein to adapt to environmental change. This includes how fungi adapt to infect human hosts.

Disambiguation: This is the Edward Wallace Lab studying RNA and Systems Biology in Fungi. It is not to be confused with the Stephen Wallace Lab studying Chemical and Synthetic Biology, also in Edinburgh.

Welcome to honours students! This year’s students are focusing on some protein evolution projects, jointly supervised with Atlanta Cook.

Posted 10 Jan 2025 by Edward

Can bioimaging build capacity in fungi research? (blogpost linked) We are delighted to be collaborators on a new Wellcome-funded grant to improve bioimaging tools for studying fungi.

Posted 02 Dec 2024 by Edward

Dr. Marah Jnied defended her PhD viva! Congratulations!!!

Thanks also to examiners Liz Bayne, and Mark Ashe.

This is 2 vivas, 2 PhDs earned, in 2 weeks. Big news for the whole group!

Posted 10 May 2024 by Edward

Dr. Weronika Danecka defended her PhD viva! Congratulations Weronika!!!

Thanks also to examiners Greg Kudla, Jane Usher, and André Gerber.

Posted 03 May 2024 by Edward