Dr Stefanie Menzies
Lecturer in Molecular Cell BiologyWeb Links
Lab webpage
https://wp.lancs.ac.uk/menzieslab/
Research Overview
Research in my lab encompasses the discovery, development and evaluation of biologics, particularly monoclonal antibodies, and small molecule drugs for snakebite envenoming and emerging viral threats.
We use antibody display technologies to identify novel antibodies that are then tested for specificity and neutralising efficacy using functional assays.
Our aim is to develop new therapeutic and diagnostic tools to alleviate the burden of Neglected Tropical Diseases and emerging viruses.
Current Teaching
AY2025/26:
BIOL100, 200, 300 - Academic tutoring
BIOL122 - Anatomy and Tissue Structure (module organiser)
BIOL231 - Employability Skills
BIOL281 - Clinical Biochemistry
BIOL314 - Molecular and Biochemical Parasitology
BIOL387 - Biosciences Research Project (3rd year lab project supervisor)
BIOL466/469/470 - MSc/MSci lab project supervisor
PhD Supervision Interests
Antibody discovery
Development of Galleria mellonella as a replacement preclinical model for snakebite envenoming to reduce the need for murine models.
01/12/2024 → 30/11/2027
Research
Preparing for the next pandemic: creating a bovine antibody library for Disease X
01/08/2024 → …
Research
Penwortham Girls High School
School Engagement
The 3rd International Online Conference on Toxins
Oral presentation
International Workshop on Snakebite-Induced Muscle Damage
Oral presentation
Venoms and Toxins
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
UlverSTEM 2024
Types of Public engagement and outreach - Festival/Exhibition
Ormskirk Church of England Primary School
School Engagement
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases (Journal)
Editorial activity
Ellel St. John's CE Primary School
School Engagement
Transactions of The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (Journal)
Editorial activity
Toxicon (Journal)
Publication peer-review
British Society for Immunology (External organisation)
Membership of network
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases (Journal)
Publication peer-review
Poster prize at EUVEN 2024 conference
Prize (including medals and awards)
- Microbes, Pathogens and Immunity