Dr Joseph Trigiante

Contact

Email: g.trigiante@kingston.ac.uk
Location: Penrhyn Road
Faculty: Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education
School: School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Chemistry
Department: Department of Biomolecular Sciences

About

I am a biochemist and cell biologist. After my PhD at Stanford University I have gained a long experience in laboratory research at the Open University, at Queen Mary University, London and in private companies. Recently I took on a teaching position still at QMUL and eventually in Sept 2022 I joined Kingston as a lecturer in Biosciences.

I am currently involved in the teaching of modules LS4003, LS 5002 , LS 6001 and LS6014. My research interests include the identification of antibacterial natural products and the elucidation of the role of long noncoding RNAs in human cells.

Academic responsibilities

Lecturer

Qualifications

Ph.D. Biophysical Chemistry
B.Sc in Chemistry

Teaching and learning

I am currently involved in the teaching of four modules: LS4003 (Scientific and Laboratory Skills) , LS5002 (Proteins and Metabolism) , LS6001 (Bioinformatics) and LS6014 (final year bioscience project). I design and deliver lectures, lead practical sessions and workshops.

Undergraduate courses taught

Research

My main research project is the identification and characterization of a novel antibacterial molecule found in an extract of the Carica papaya plant. This project is funded by Inspira Pharmaceuticals limited.

I am also involved in a bioinformatics project aimed at discovering new bioactive peptides originating from long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs)