Gemma C Atkinson

The Atkinson Lab, based at Lund University in Sweden, is a pioneering research group specializing in the functional evolution of protein interactions and antimicrobial resistance. Led by Gemma C. Atkinson, the lab explores critical topics such as phage defense systems, toxin-antitoxins, and proteins that interact with ribosomes. Their extensive research utilizes cutting-edge methodologies in bioinformatics, microbiology, and biochemistry to investigate the intricate mechanisms of antibiotic resistance and cellular stress responses.

The team comprises talented individuals, including PhD students, post-doctoral researchers, and research engineers, all contributing to various projects aimed at characterizing novel toxin-antitoxin systems and analyzing ribosome profiling data to unveil the roles of translation factors. Collaborating closely with the lab of Vasili Hauryliuk, the Atkinson Lab is at the forefront of understanding microbial resilience. Driven by a commitment to scientific discovery and collaboration, they are advancing knowledge in fundamental biology with implications for public health and antibiotic therapies.