Regular biography
Lida Derevnina is a Fellow at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the School of Biological Sciences. Her research focuses on plant-parasite/pathogen interactions, intracellular immune receptor networks, effector function, and engineering disease resistance. She investigates the molecular mechanisms pathogens use to disrupt resistance mediated by plant immune systems. Her work involves techniques such as in planta assays, Golden gate cloning, and Agrobacterium-mediated gene expression. Derevnina is a Group Leader at the Crop Science Centre, contributing to research themes related to plant immunity and pathogen defense.
Scholar-generated biography
Lida Derevnina is an independent research fellow at the Crop Science Centre, University of Cambridge, specializing in Plant Pathology. Her research focuses on host-microbe interactions, particularly host resistance mechanisms against plant pathogens. She investigates the evolution and function of NLR immune receptors, their role in plant immunity, and how pathogens counteract these defenses. Her work includes studying effector biology, NLR networks, and the molecular mechanisms underlying plant resistance. Derevnina's research also explores the impact of emerging oomycete pathogens on both plants and animals, as well as the genetic basis of resistance in crops like barley. Her studies contribute to understanding the molecular basis of plant immunity and developing strategies for disease resistance.